Question

Explain what the relationship between impeach and treason?

Answer 1

Definitions of Espionage and Treason:

Espionage: Espionage may be defined as the act or practice of spying or of using spies to obtain secret information.

Treason: Treason may be defined as a violation of allegiance toward one’s country or sovereign.

Characteristics of Espionage and Treason:

Service:

Espionage: Espionage can be committed in service of one’s country.

Treason: Treason cannot be committed in service of one’s country.

Corporate:

Espionage: Corporate is a type of espionage.

Treason: Corporate does not include treason.

Answer 2

Congress has the power to impeach government officials. If an official is found guilty of a serious crime such as treason, Congress may remove this person from office.