What was declaring independence considered under england law

The Declaration of Independence was considered an Act of Treason under British Law, in the eye's of the British Government, the Colonials had defied the King and that was punishable in the utmost fashion... they had committed the highest offence considered at the time

It was considered an Act of Treason under British law

the eop relieves the president of the duty of serving as commander in chief. the also eop reduces the president's ability to appoint staff and advisers.

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