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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.
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The main reason the constitution dealt specifically with the crime of treason was that?
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What is aid and comfort to the enemies?
"Aid and comfort to the enemy" is part of the definition of the crime of treason, which is the only crime defined in the Constitution.
Treason is the only crime defined in the constitution?
Yes Treason is defined as the only crime in the US Constitution because under English law; anyone was tried for treason by the whim of the court. It should be noted that those who wrote the constitution quickly admitted that the constitutional definition is for "citizens who owe no duty" (have no oath of office) and leaves normal treason (by government officials) untouched.
What is the only crime actually defined in the constitution?
The only individual crime for which the Constitution lays out specific criteria is Treason."Section 3. 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 attained."
What is the most serious crime mentioned in the constitution?
Treason.
Only crime defined by constitution?
That crime would be treason.
What is the only crime defined in the Constitution?
treason
The only crime defined inthe US Constitution?
treason
The main reason the constitution dealt specifically with the crime of treason was that?
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What is aid and comfort to the enemies?
"Aid and comfort to the enemy" is part of the definition of the crime of treason, which is the only crime defined in the Constitution.
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.
Can the government require a person accused of a crime to be tried without a jury and by a judge?
No, that is called a Bill of Attainder as they are expressly forbidden by the Constitution. A Bill of Attainder is specifically defined as a law that punishes an individual or group without a trial.
Treason is the only crime defined in the constitution?
Yes Treason is defined as the only crime in the US Constitution because under English law; anyone was tried for treason by the whim of the court. It should be noted that those who wrote the constitution quickly admitted that the constitutional definition is for "citizens who owe no duty" (have no oath of office) and leaves normal treason (by government officials) untouched.
Which amendment refers to assault and battery?
In the U.S. - if you are referring to an Amendment of the Constitution - there is no such amendment that SPECIFICALLY addresses that SPECIFIC crime.
What is the only crime actually defined in the constitution?
The only individual crime for which the Constitution lays out specific criteria is Treason."Section 3. 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 attained."
What is the only crime defined by the us constitution?
Treason; however it does refer to "high crimes and misdemeanors" as the basis for impeachment and removal from office of federal officials. It does not textually specify what these are.
This is the only crime specifically defined in the constitutionTo be found guilty of this a person must be shown to have helped wage war against the US or to have given and comfort to its enemies?
Treason
