| According to the US law, terrorism and treason | | | | to life sentence or life imprisonment. |
| both are great offenses against US and amount | | | | Terrorism is categorized in two forms: One which |
| to severe punishment. Treason and terrorism | | | | is directed at the non US citizens. The other is |
| both have very close meanings. | | | | domestic terrorism which according to the US |
| Treason is crime against US in which a person or | | | | Patriot Act is committed by someone residing in. |
| group of persons is found guilty of waging a war | | | | US to endanger human lives and to intimidate or |
| against US or aligning with of enemies of US and | | | | intend to intimidate the federal or state law or US |
| offering them aid and comfort. A person | | | | citizens or affect the government action by |
| committing treason is called a 'traitor' whereas | | | | assassination, mass destruction or kidnapping. |
| terrorism is an offense committed to harm | | | | But in case of treason it requires to have proof. |
| ordinary citizens along with the civilians with a | | | | It is very surprising that there have been near |
| political or religious intention and the accused is | | | | about 40 trial cases in treason US history along |
| called a terrorist in law. | | | | with some convictions according to the reliable |
| A person found guilty of treason is subjected to a | | | | sources. It is very hard to get witnesses in |
| penalty in form of imprisonment for near about 5 | | | | treason trial cases. So it is advisable that if you |
| years or above and fine amounting to $10,000. | | | | suspect anyone involved in any doubtful activity |
| Due to serious form of offense terrorism has got | | | | feel free to intimate in the nearby police station. |
| no substitute for its guilt. The accused is subject | | | | |