By informing suspects of their right against self-incrimination, the Miranda warning protects their

A. Seventh Amendment rights.
B. Third Amendment rights.
C. First Amendment rights.
D. Ninth Amendment rights.
E. Fifth Amendment rights.


Answer: E

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