?When a person pleads the Fifth, that person

a. accepts a plea without testifying
b. refuses to give testimony because statements made might be used later to prosecute.
c. refuses to appear in court out of concern for personal safety.
d. accepts a lesser plea for evidence provided.


Answer: b. refuses to give testimony because statements made might be used later to prosecute.

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What will be an ideal response?

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