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A high school student refuses to participate in the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of the school day. A
teacher screams at the student and says that the student is legally required to say the Pledge of Allegiance. The
student claims that the Bill of Rights says that he/she does not have to. Which amendment would helshe cite to
prove this point?
A. First
B. Fifth
C. Third
D. Seventh
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
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Answer 1

Answer:

B. Fifth

Explanation:

The teacher is incriminating against the student for choosing not to do something and the fifth amendment protects and creates a number of rights relevant to both criminal and civil legal proceedings. In criminal cases, the Fifth Amendment guarantees the right to a grand jury, forbids “double jeopardy,” and protects against self-incrimination.