Constitution - 5th Amendment

The fifth amendment is most commonly known by the phrase, “I plead the fifth,” meaning that individuals cannot be forced to answer questions in court. However, the fifth amendment guarantees a wider range of protections by the national government. For example, procedural due process requires courts to handle cases systematically to ensure a fair trial. Individuals accused of a crime have the right to know the charges against them, hear evidence, and call or cross examine witnesses.