I think I am close to it. Is being willing to join a war against the United States considered treason, or do you actually have to take up arms?
2007-11-10 22:52:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The Constitution of the United States, Art. III, defines treason against the United States to consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid or comfort. This offence is punished with death. By the same article of the Constitution, no person shall be convicted of treason, unless on the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or on confession in open court.
2007-11-10 22:56:24 · answer #1 · answered by DaveNCUSA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Article_Three_of_the_United_States_Constitution
2007-11-10 22:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by Zasu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋