Fifth Amendment Pros And Cons

Pleading the Fifth “A bill of rights is what the people are entitled to against every government on earth, general or particular, and what no just government should refuse, or rest on inference.” – Thomas Jefferson. Thirteen worthy representatives from the original British Colonies came together in Philadelphia in 1787 for a specific and important situation relating to the future of the United States of America as a new nation. During the late 18th century, Philadelphia became known as the epicenter for emerging commerce, and many of the most important political debates and meetings were held there. During the meetings in 1787 including Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and other Founding Fathers primarily concerned the approval of the new Constitution of the United States by the American populace. (The Bill of Rights: A Brief History). Although groundbreaking as a new form of democratic government and its intent to protect the rights of all, the United States Constitution had many flaws. The biggest dilemma within the Constitution primarily related to the fact that there
According to the article provided by Cornell University, "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, 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" (Fifth