According to the Fifth Amendment, people who are accused of a crime cannot

A. be tried twice for the same crime.

B. be arrested for two different crimes.

C. be forced to pay excessive fines.

D. be forced to follow rules for a trial.

A

the fifth amendment states that no person shall be held to answer for a capitol, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger, nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.