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Can punishment not be imposed upon the relatives of a person convicted of treason?
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What was john browns punishment?
convicted and executed for treason
What does Article III of the Constitution establish?
Defines treason and the rules for punishment if someone is convicted of treason.
Does the president determine the punishment for treason?
No, congress determines the punishment for treason
What 2 things could happen to someone accused and convicted of treason?
Life in federal prison or death. Treason is one of the rare occasions in which sentance to death is deemed the usual punishment. they get executed
Can you be convicted of treason for what you think?
No. Treason is an act, not a thought.
What government institution defines the punishment for treason?
The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason
What was the punishment for committing treason on the declaration of independence?
Since the Americans won the war, there was no punishment. However, if the colonists had lost, the signers of the declaration would likely have been tried and convicted of treason against the king and hung, and their property confiscated.
Number of witnesses needed to convict for treason?
To be convicted of treason, prosecutors need at least two eye witnesses. With out any witnesses, a person can not be convicted of treason.
What was Thomas Scott convicted of?
Treason
Who was convicted of treason?
Patrick Henry.
What are the only two ways a person may be convicted of treason?
In the UK there is only one way to be convicted of treason, that is by a court of law
What has congress set as punishment for treason?
Nothing. The US Constitution is quite specific about the definition of treason and the punishment for treason. Congress could propose a Constitutional Amendment which, if ratified, could change the punishment for treason, but that does not appear to be likely anytime soon. Section 3 of the US Constitution (the highest law of America alonfg with ratified Treaties) defines treason and its punishment.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.
