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According to the US law, terrorism and treason equally are crimes against US and level to severe punishment. Treason and terrorism equally have quite close meanings. Treason is offense against US in which a or group of persons is found guilty of waging a war from US or aligning with of enemies of US and supplying them aid and comfort.

A person committing treason is known as a.raitor whereas terrorism is an offense dedicated to damage citizens along the civilians with a political or religious intention and the accused will be referred to as a terrorist in law. But in case of treason it requires to get evidence.

It's quite surprising that there have been around about 40 trial cases at treason US history along with some convictions according to the reputable sources. It is hard to get witnesses at treason trial cases. So it is advisable that in case you guess anyone involved in any doubtful activity don't hesitate to intimate in the nearby police station.

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