Question

In a movie, you hear an actor say, “i choose to remain silent.” this is also known as pleading the __________, a reference to the amendment that gives a person the right to remain silent.

Answer 1

It is known as pleading the fifth. 

Answer 2

This is also known as pleading the fifth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fifth amendment gives a criminal defendant the right not to testify. Also, a witness at a criminal trial can plead the fifth while testifying in response to questions that might implicate them in illegal activity. However, pleading the fifth is sometimes seen as a a proof of guilt because the person doesn't want to talk. However, if a person chooses to remain silent, they are pleading the fifth amendment in which they are given this right.