Treason is defined as

• A. A Crime Defined By Common Law
• B. Only Crime Defined In The Constitution, Consisting Of Levying War Against The United States Or Adhering To Enemies Or Giving Them Comfort
• C. An Act Of Economic Fraud
• D. The Act Defined As The Betrayal Of The Nation

Answer: (D)

Treason in the United States is defined in the Constitution, not by common law, and it is limited to two specific actions: levying war against the United States, or adhering to its enemies, giving them aid and comfort. This exact language sets the standard for what counts as treason and prevents broader accusations of betrayal or vague misconduct. The idea of betrayal alone is not enough; the act must meet those precise criteria. It’s not economic fraud, which involves financial deception, and the constitutional definition provides the concrete elements rather than a generic description.