1. Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court.
2.The Congress shall have Power to declare the Punishment of Treason, but no Attainder of Treason shall work Corruption of Blood, or Forfeiture except during the Life of the Person attainted.
1. Treason against the United States means making war against the United States or helping the enemies of the United States. Treason can be proved only by the word of two witnesses or by a confession in open court.
2. Congress can decide what the punishment for treason will be. But the convicted person's family cannot be punished. Their property cannot be taken away.