Question

What is the underlying principle behind the right of the accused to “take the Fifth?”

A. The accused has the right to confront witnesses.

B. The accused must have access to counsel.

C. The accused does not have to prove his or her innocence.

D. All Americans may request a jury trial

Answer 1

C im pretty sure

Answer 2

refuse to testify by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which states that nobody may be forced to testify as a witness against himself or herself

Answer 3

C is the correct answer