Treason Is the Only Crime Defined in the U.S.Constitution

question 49

True/False

Treason is the only crime defined in the U.S.Constitution.

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Definitions:

Interstate Commerce

Commercial transactions or movement of goods and services across state lines, which are subject to federal regulatory oversight.

Actual Malice

A legal standard requiring proof that a statement was made with knowledge of its falsity or with reckless disregard for the truth, particularly in defamation cases involving public figures.

Public Figure

An individual who has gained fame or notoriety in the public sphere, thus subjecting them to reduced privacy rights and increased scrutiny under defamation law.

Defamation Action

A legal lawsuit filed against an individual or entity for making false statements that cause harm to someone's reputation.