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A person who unintentionally aids the enemy can be guilty of treason.
A person who unintentionally aids the enemy can be guilty of treason.
False
Aliens domiciled in the U.S. cannot be charged with treason.
Aliens domiciled in the U.S. cannot be charged with treason.
False
Every participant in a treasonous act is considered an accomplice.
Every participant in a treasonous act is considered an accomplice.
False
Conspiring to overthrow the government is considered levying war.
Conspiring to overthrow the government is considered levying war.
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Levying war against the government always involves the formal declaration of war.
Levying war against the government always involves the formal declaration of war.
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Treason is punishable by imprisonment but not by death.
Treason is punishable by imprisonment but not by death.
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According to the U.S. Constitution, treason can only be committed by levying War against the government.
According to the U.S. Constitution, treason can only be committed by levying War against the government.
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The federal treason statute allows Congress to change the definition of treason.
The federal treason statute allows Congress to change the definition of treason.
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A conviction for treason under federal law bars the defendant from holding any state office.
A conviction for treason under federal law bars the defendant from holding any state office.
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State treason prosecutions are more common than federal treason prosecutions.
State treason prosecutions are more common than federal treason prosecutions.
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