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Double jeopardy under the 5th Amendment protects against:

A Being charged in state and federal court for the same act
B Being tried twice by the same sovereign for the same offense after acquittal
C All retrials
D Civil suits after criminal acquittal

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Double jeopardy prohibits re-prosecution by the same sovereign after acquittal or conviction. The dual sovereignty doctrine allows separate prosecutions by state and federal governments.

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