Fifth Amendment

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution creates several constitutional rights, limiting governmental powers focusing on criminal procedures, and was ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. The amendment provides for the right against self-incrimination, the right to a grand jury indictment, and protection against double jeopardy, and also includes the Due Process Clause and the Takings Clause. The amendment applies to both federal, state, and local governments, and has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to provide various protections, including procedural due process, substantive due process, and an implied equal protection requirement. The amendment was proposed by Congressman James Madison in 1789 and ratified by the states on December 15, 1791.learn more on wikipedia