Age
10-13
Grade
5-8
Jenna Tolli
Plead the Fifth: A Look at the Fifth Amendment
Library Binding
(PowerKids Press Jan. 15, 2019)
The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is a very significant part of the Bill of Rights and the American justice system. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, necessitates due process of law, and protects against self-incrimination. The Fifth Amendment ensures that Americans benefit from a balanced and accountable justice system. Through this book, readers learn the essential reasons for the creation of the Fifth Amendment and explore the provisions of the amendment through historical examples.
- Series
- Our Bill of Rights
- ISBN
- 1538343029 / 9781538343029
- Pages
- 32
- Weight
- 8.3 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.5 x 0.2 in.
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