Historical and Revision Notes. Based on title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed., §§ 1, 2 (Mar. 4, 1909, ch. 321, §§ 1, 2, 35 Stat. 1088). Section consolidates sections 1 and 2 of title 18, U.S.C., 1940 ed.. The language referring to collection of the fine was omitted as obsolete and repugnant to the more humane policy of modern law which does not impose criminal consequences on the innocent.

treason. n. the crime of betraying one's country, defined in Article III, section 3 of the U. S. Constitution: "Treason against the United States shall consist only in levying war against them, or in adhering to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort."

Treason is the only crime defined in the U.S. Constitution. According to Article III, Section 3: ... This section authorizes Congress to set the penalties for treason but not to change the definition or create degrees of treason. The federal treason statute, 18 U.S.C. § 2381, mirrors the Constitution's language and imposes minimum penalties of ...

Before he enter on the execution of his office, he shall take the following oath or affirmation:--"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." Section 2.

Constitution of the United States . Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a Term of Years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all …

Treason definition, the offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign. See more.

CONSTITUTION. OF THE. STATE OF FLORIDA. AS REVISED IN 1968 AND SUBSEQUENTLY AMENDED. The Constitution of the State of Florida as revised in 1968 consisted of certain revised articles as proposed by three joint resolutions which were adopted during the special session of June 24-July 3, 1968, and ratified by the electorate on November 5, 1968, together …

Bill of Rights & All Amendments. A highly accessible, easy-to-use online version full-text transcript of the US Constitution including Bill of Rights and 27 Amendments.. Alternatively, download the free US Constitution PDF version or order a free pocket constitution.. This text of the US Constitution follows the engrossed copy signed by Gen. Washington and the deputies from 12 …

“The President, Vice President and all Civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”— U.S. Constitution, Article II, section 4The Constitution gives the House of Representatives the sole power to impeach an official, and it makes the Senate the sole court …

The United States Constitution provides that the House of Representatives "shall have the sole Power of Impeachment" (Article I, section 2) and "the Senate shall have the sole Power to try all Impeachments …[but] no person shall be convicted without the Concurrence of two-thirds of the Members present" (Article I, section 3).The president, vice president, and all civil officers of the …