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Aaron Burr was tried for treason in 1807. He was charged with treason for allegedly attempting to establish himself as the emperor of an independent nation in the middle of North America (alternately this is described as the Texas area, Mexico, or Louisiana Purchase territories). He was specifically charged with attempting to raise an armed force to capture New Orleans, as well as with charges that he was leading a military incursion into Spanish-held territory.
Chief Justice John Marshall found that Aaron Burr's statements or intent to establish his own country was not illegal and was actually protected by the First Amendment, absent any overt treasonous action. Burr was acquitted for his involvement and many historians still debate what Burr's true intentions were.
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What vice president was indicated for murder while in office and treason after he left?
Raymond Burr
What is the president's position within the executive branch?
* President * Vice-president* President * Vice-president* President * Vice-president* President * Vice-president* President * Vice-president* President * Vice-president
Who is the second ranking member of the executive branch?
Vice President
How is the vice-president elected?
The vice president is selected by the canidates and if they win the vice president they chose becomes vice president.
What is the second in line of succession to the presidency?
vice president
What Former vice president chargerd with treason?
Aaron Burr
Was Vice President Joe Biden ever arrested?
no
What vice president was indicated for murder while in office and treason after he left?
Raymond Burr
Why must all American Politians be arrested for treason including the President?
Because none of them obey the constitution.
Why was Balboa arrested?
for treason
How and why can the president loose his job?
If the president makes a bad decision or gets arrested for something major. If he gets impeached. "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." (It's in the constitution, article II, section 4).
Can you throw poo at the president of the US?
No, it is illegal, and considered assault and/or treason. Yes, but it is quite possible that you will be shot and/or arrested in retaliation.
How can a person be found guilty of treason?
They are arrested!
Why did vasco de Balboa get arrested for?
for treason
Could it be treason if a soldier hates the President?
Hating the President is not treason. Acting on that hatred, through planning to do harm, could be treason. And disobeying the President's orders is certainly considered treason.
Was Paul Revere kidnapped by the redcoats?
he was arrested for treason
What three crimes can congressman be arrested for?
treason felony
