Which amendment states that you cannot be tried twice for the same crime and cannot be forced to testify against yourself?

• A. You cannot be put on trial twice for the same crime; You cannot be forced to testify against yourself.
• B. Right to counsel
• C. Speedy trial
• D. Protection against cruel and unusual punishment

Answer: (A)

This question tests the protections provided by the Fifth Amendment. The statement describes two guarantees: you cannot be tried twice for the same crime (double jeopardy) and you cannot be forced to testify against yourself (protection against self-incrimination). Both safeguards are part of the Fifth Amendment, which is designed to prevent the government from coercing the accused or using repeated prosecutions to undermine a person’s rights. The combination of these protections fits the Fifth Amendment precisely, making it the best answer. The other options cover different rights: the right to counsel and a speedy trial are Sixth Amendment, and protection against cruel and unusual punishment is the Eighth Amendment.