The act of giving testimony that implicates one's guilt or participation in criminal wrongdoing and that is prohibited by the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution describes which of the following constitutional prohibitions?

A) Double jeopardy
B) Excessive bail and fines
C) Self-incrimination
D) Cruel and unusual punishment

Self-Incrimination

The act of implicating oneself in a crime, protected against in many legal systems by the right to remain silent.

Fifth Amendment

A provision in the U.S. Constitution that, among other protections, prevents individuals from being compelled to incriminate themselves.

U.S. Constitution

The supreme law of the United States that outlines the national framework of government and the rights of the individual citizens.