The ________ Amendment protects against compelled testimonial self-incrimination by establishing that "[n]o person … shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself."

A) Fifth
B) Fourth
C) Sixth
D) Eighth

Testimonial Self-incrimination

The act of making statements or providing evidence that directly or indirectly implicates oneself in a criminal activity, protected against by the Fifth Amendment in the United States.

Fifth Amendment

Part of the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights protecting individuals from self-incrimination, double jeopardy, and guaranteeing due process of law.

Criminal Case

A legal proceeding brought by the state against an individual or entity accused of violating criminal law.