The Fifth Amendment gives a person ,that is under trial, permission to "Plead the Fifth" meaning that he has the right to remain silent. In the picture I think a Lawyer is trying to tease the Judge by asking him of a right that is already guaranteed.
The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution says that No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.
If the Fifth Amendment was never created, then the court system would be different. People who actually plead the fifth would probably be punished. they would have to tell everything that happened and they couldn't hide anything from the jury or the judge. This can also cause feuds between friends because the tried person might tell on their friend since they have to tell the truth.
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