Claude Henri de Rouvroy, Comte de
Saint-Simon was a French philosopher , political and economic theorist.
His views was influenced by first,
the AMERICAN REVOLUTION where he was appointed in the army at 17 years old
aiding the colonies in the war for independence. During the FRENCH REVOLUTION (Reign
of Terror), he experienced difficulties and dreaded revolutionary violence. He envisaged
the INDUSTRIALIZATION and recognized science and technology's potential on
solving humanity's predicaments.
Answer:
What does the fifth amendment protect?
The Fifth Amendment protects the right to avoid incriminating yourself. A defendant can plead the Fifth Amendment if a lawyer asks a question that the defendant would incriminate himself or herself by answering truthfully.
Explanation:
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The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution guarantees that “no person . . . shall be
compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself. . . .” This right was made
part of the Bill of Rights to prevent a tyrannical government from forcing accused persons
to confess to crimes they may or may not have committed. Miranda’s case before the
Supreme Court was based on this Fifth Amendment protection. The Court accepted the
case in order to explore and clarify certain problems arising from earlier decisions related
to the rights of individuals taken into police custody. The precise question that the Court
explored was under what circumstances an interrogation may take place so that a confession made during the interrogation would be constitutionally admissible in a court of law.
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President Woodrow Wilson, on behalf of the United States of America, was reluctant to enter WW1 and declare war on Germany. America wanted to remain neutral and out of the affairs of Europe. However, on May 7, 1915, Germany sunk a British ship that held more than 100 American passengers. Wilson tried to negotiate and after several failed compromises felt obligated to declare war on Germany.
