Citizenship for Third Graders: Rights and Responsibilities

Question 1

Which right is often considered the most important in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Freedom of speech

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Right to vote

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Right to a fair trial

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Right to bear arms

Question 2

Which symbol of the United States is a large bird that lives in North America?

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Bald eagle

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Liberty Bell

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Statue of Liberty

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Flag

Question 3

What coin in our money is worth 25 cents?

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Quarter

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Penny

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Nickel

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Dime

Question 4

Who is in charge of our country?

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The President

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The Governor

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The Mayor

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The Chief Justice

Question 5

Which action is NOT a way to participate in your community?

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Complaining

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Volunteering

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Voting

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Attending community events

Question 6

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to support the US

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A song sung at sports events

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A prayer said in schools

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A poem read on Independence Day

Question 7

What is the name of the document that declares the rights of American citizens?

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The Bill of Rights

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The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Magna Carta

Question 8

Which branch of government makes laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 9

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

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Supreme Court

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Court of Appeals

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District Court

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State Court

Question 10

What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

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A right is something you are entitled to, while a responsibility is something you are asked to do

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A right is something you have to do, while a responsibility is something you get to do

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A right is something you can't do, while a responsibility is something you must do

Question 11

What is the Pledge of Allegiance?

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A promise to be a good citizen

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A song about the American flag

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A prayer to God

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A poem about America

Question 12

What are the three colors of the American flag?

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Red, white, and blue

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Red, white, and black

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Blue, white, and red

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Green, white, and blue

Question 13

What is the special promise that Americans make to their country called?

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The Pledge of Allegiance

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The National Anthem

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Constitution

Question 14

What is the main difference between a citizen and a resident of a country?

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Citizens have more rights and responsibilities than residents

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Residents have more rights and responsibilities than citizens

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Citizens and residents have the same rights and responsibilities

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I don't know

Question 15

Why is it important for citizens to participate in their communities?

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Because it makes our communities stronger and better places to live

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Because it is our duty as citizens

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Because it can help us get a job

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I don't know

Question 16

What is the name of the symbol that is on the American flag?

Accepted Answer

Stars and stripes

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Eagle

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Liberty Bell

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Statue of Liberty

Question 17

What is the name of the famous song that is played at important events in the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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America the Beautiful

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the three branches of the U.S. government?

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Military

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Executive

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Legislative

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Judicial

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a right that American citizens enjoy?

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Right to own slaves

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Freedom of speech

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Right to own a gun

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Right to free education

Question 20

Who is known as the first US President?

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George Washington

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Thomas Jefferson

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Abraham Lincoln

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Barack Obama

Question 21

What is the main difference between a citizen and a non-citizen?

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Citizens can vote in elections, while non-citizens cannot.

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Non-citizens can work in the US, while citizens cannot.

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Citizens have the right to a passport, while non-citizens do not.

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There is no difference; both have the same rights.

Question 22

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees that anyone born in the US is an American citizen?

Accepted Answer

Fourteenth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Second Amendment

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Fifteenth Amendment

Question 23

What is the purpose of the Pledge of Allegiance?

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To show loyalty to the country

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To honor the American flag

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To ask for God's protection

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To list the rights and responsibilities of citizens

Question 24

What is the meaning of the phrase 'E pluribus unum'?

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Many people, one nation

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One for all

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All for one

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United we stand

Question 25

What is the branch of government that makes laws?

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Administrative

Question 26

Who is the leader of the legislative branch?

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The Speaker of the House

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The President

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The Chief Justice

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The Secretary of State

Question 27

What are the colors of the American flag?

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Red, white, and blue

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Red, white, and black

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Blue, white, and red

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Green, white, and blue

Question 28

What is the national anthem of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

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America the Beautiful

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My Country 'Tis of Thee

Question 29

How does the government keep us safe and protect our freedoms?

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By creating and enforcing laws

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By sending soldiers to fight in other countries

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By giving money to people who don't have enough

Question 30

Which article in the U.S. Constitution protects our freedom of speech?

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment

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The Fifth Amendment

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The Tenth Amendment

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The Thirteenth Amendment

Question 31

What is the main document that includes the laws of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Bill of Rights

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The Gettysburg Address

Question 32

Which court is the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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District Court

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Appellate Court

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Federal Court

Question 33

What is the name of the promise Americans make to be loyal to their country?

Accepted Answer

The Pledge of Allegiance

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The National Anthem

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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God Bless America

Question 34

Which of these are the first ten changes made to the U.S. Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights

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The Declaration of Independence

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The Articles of Confederation

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The Federalist Papers

Question 35

In the United States, how do citizens choose their leaders?

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By voting

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By having a contest

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By having a lottery

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By asking a computer to decide

Question 36

Which of the following is a right we have as American citizens?

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To vote when we are 18 years old

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To drive a car without a license

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To live in any country we want

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To have unlimited internet access

Question 37

Which branch of government makes the laws?

Accepted Answer

The legislative branch

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The military

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The judicial branch

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The executive branch

Question 38

Here is a list of things a good citizen might do. Which one is best?

Accepted Answer

Volunteering for a local charity

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Only staying informed about things that make me happy

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Only obeying the law when it's easy

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Only being respectful to people I like

Question 39

How can you show respect for the American flag?

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By standing up and putting your hand over your heart during the Pledge of Allegiance

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By flying it upside down

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By using it as a tablecloth

Question 40

What is the name of the song that we sing before sports games?

Accepted Answer

The Star-Spangled Banner

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My Country, 'Tis of Thee

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God Bless America

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The Battle Hymn of the Republic

Question 41

What is the name of the holiday that celebrates our independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Independence Day

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Memorial Day

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Veterans Day

Question 42

What is the most important thing you can do to be a good citizen?

Accepted Answer

Be respectful of everyone, even people you don't know

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Vote in every election

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Volunteer for a local charity

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Know all the words to the national anthem

Question 43

What is a responsibility of being a citizen of the United States?

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Voting in elections

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Flying an American flag outside of your house

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Singing the national anthem at a baseball game

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Watching fireworks on the Fourth of July

Question 44

Which of the following rights is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution?

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Freedom of speech

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Right to a fair trial

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Right to vote

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Right to bear arms

Question 45

What is the name of the promise we say to show respect for our country?

Accepted Answer

Pledge of Allegiance

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Star-Spangled Banner

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Declaration of Independence

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Gettysburg Address

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a way to be an active citizen?

Accepted Answer

Sitting at home and watching TV

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Voting in elections

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Going to town meetings

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Volunteering in your neighborhood

Question 47

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

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James Madison

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George Washington

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Abraham Lincoln

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Thomas Jefferson

Question 48

What is the name of the document that declared the American colonies' independence from Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

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Constitution

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Bill of Rights

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Federalist Papers

Question 49

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Accepted Answer

Legislature

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Executive

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Judicial

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Military

Question 50

What is the name of the highest court in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Supreme Court

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District Court

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Court of Appeals

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Federal Court

Question 51

Which amendment to the Constitution guarantees the right to have guns?

Accepted Answer

Second Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fifth Amendment