• No one may be prosecuted for a federal crime without first being formally accused by a grand jury. • After a person has been a
cquitted for a crime, he or she cannot be prosecuted again for the same offense. • A person cannot be forced to testify against himself or herself in any criminal case. • The government is barred from arbitrarily depriving anyone of life, liberty, or property. • The government may not take anyone's private property unless it is necessary for a public purpose and unless a fair price is paid for it. What is the purpose of the Fifth Amendment provisions above? A. to provide guidelines for court procedure. B. to ensure that all citizens of the United States have access to education. C. to provide protection against arbitrary government action. D. to ensure that all citizens are made aware of their rights.
