Page:Idaho State Constitution 1889.pdf/53

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been proofread, but needs to be validated.

3

53

power of impeachment. No person shall be convicted without the concurrence of two-thirds of the Senators elected. When the Governor is impeached, the Chief Justice shall preside.

Sec. 5. Treason against the State shall consist only, in levying war against it, or adhering to its 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. No conviction of treason or attainder, shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture of estate.

Sec. 6. The Supreme Court shall consist of three Justices, a majority of whom shall be necessary to