Question

FIFTH Amendment

Fill in the blank

1. "No person shall be held to answer for a capital... crime unless on a presentment or indictment of by a Grand Jury"
2. "nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life and limb...
3. ______________

4.__________



Then interpret the above in one sentence each in a 9th graders response

Answer 1

1. "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury."

2. "Nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb;"

3. "Nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself,"

4. "Nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

One-sentence 9th‑grade interpretations:

1. You can't be formally charged with a serious crime unless a grand jury first says there's enough evidence.
2. You can't be tried twice for the same crime (you won't be punished more than once for the same offense).
3. You don't have to testify against yourself or answer questions that would get you in trouble.
4. The government can't take your life, freedom, or stuff without proper legal steps, and if it takes your property for public use, it has to pay you fairly.