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Because it was included by the founding fathers and is considered a particularly heinous crime committed against the population of the entire nation, and not just a single individual or small group.

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Only crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason


What is high crime described in article three of the amendment?

The constitution does not really define what a high crime is, however scholars agree that bribery, perjury and treason all constitute a high crime.


Were is treason defined in constitution?

Kind of: "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." US Constitution Article 3 Section 3


How did the trial of aaron burr affect the understanding of the constitution?

it set high standards for treason convictions


What constitution deals with treason?

I assume you mean what part of The Constitution Article Three: Section Three "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."

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What is only crime define by the constitution?

The only crime defined by the United States Constitution is treason. In order to convict a person of treason, you must have at least two witnesses.


The main reason the constitution dealt specifically with the crime of treason was that?

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The only crime specifically defined by the framers of the constitution is?

The only crime specifically mentioned in the Constitution is "treason". The Constitution is suitably vague on other crimes, merely referring to the possibility of "high crimes and misdemeanors". This allows some flexibility for interpretation - which is exactly what the writers intended.


How does the constitution define treason what must happen before a person is convisted a treason?

"Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort." (I didn't plagorize, I used quotes)


Why do you think the Founders so carefully defined and limited the act of treason?

Nearly everything we see in the U.S. Constitution was in response to an abuse by the British government. The issue with treason under British rule was that treason was anything that the king did not like. Many personal enemies of the king were executed under "treason." This is why the founding fathers wanted to define and limit the act of treason.


What is the only crime defined in the Constitution?

treason


Only crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason


What is high crime described in article three of the amendment?

The constitution does not really define what a high crime is, however scholars agree that bribery, perjury and treason all constitute a high crime.


What does Article III of the Constitution establish?

Defines treason and the rules for punishment if someone is convicted of treason.


What is the only crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason is the only crime defined in the Constitution.The US Constitution, in Article I, Section 5 mentions treason and "breach of the peace."Section 8 mentions "counterfeiting the securities and current coin of the United States" and "piracies and felonies committed on the high seas."Article II, Section 4 mentions treason and bribery.Article III, Section 3 defines treason against the United States as "only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."


What is the most serious crime mentioned in the constitution?

Treason.


What is one crime actually committed by the constitution?

treason