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Article 6 (Treason)

Article 6 of the Constitution addresses treason, defining it as aiding enemies of the state, such as providing them with arms, intelligence, or support during wartime or conflict. It clarifies that treason is limited to acts of levying war against the country or giving aid to its enemies. The article specifies that a person cannot be convicted of treason solely based on their own confession or the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act. It emphasizes the seriousness of treason and the strict legal standards required to establish such accusations.