The Fifth Amendment grants which rights?

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The key concept is the privilege against self-incrimination, which is a protection of the Fifth Amendment. It lets a person refuse to answer questions or testify if doing so could expose them to criminal liability. In practice, you can invoke this right during police questioning or in court, and authorities must respect it, potentially stopping questioning and allowing you to speak with an attorney. If you choose to answer, those statements can be used against you. This is distinct from the other rights listed: the right to a speedy trial and the right to counsel come from the Sixth Amendment and apply to criminal prosecutions, while freedom of speech is protected by the First Amendment. So the correct choice is the right to stay silent / not testify.