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Freedom of speech is the right of every American, but you cannot say whatever you want. Sedition is speech that advocates overthrow of the government or intentionally incites violence.

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Seditious in a sentence?

Guy Fawkes or Foulkes, was sentenced to death for his seditious act; he tried to blow up the English parliament building.


Why does the government restrict seditious?

The government restricts seditious speech because sedition is the crime of attempting to overthrow government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts, seditious speech is the advocaAnother View: WHAT!!! The questioner obviously can not be asking about the United States. Congress repealed the US Sedition Act on Decermber 13, 1920.


Why does the restrict seditious speech?

The government restricts seditious speech because sedition is the crime of attempting to overthrow government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts, seditious speech is the advocaAnother View: WHAT!!! The questioner obviously can not be asking about the United States. Congress repealed the US Sedition Act on Decermber 13, 1920.


Why does the government restrict seditious speech?

The government restricts seditious speech because sedition is the crime of attempting to overthrow government by force or to disrupt its lawful activities by violent acts, seditious speech is the advocaAnother View: WHAT!!! The questioner obviously can not be asking about the United States. Congress repealed the US Sedition Act on Decermber 13, 1920.


Use seditious in a sentence?

"He was arrested after making a speech that the government considered to be seditious.""Seditious" means: "speech or behaviour directed against the peace of the state," or conduct or language inciting rebellion against the authority of a state."


Is seditious speech protected by the constitution?

Seditious speech is the most hated type of speech. Yet the US Constitution does provide for the protection of seditious speech if it is not found to harmful or disruptive to the rights and freedoms of others.


What government term means to criticize?

Seditious Libel; also SeditionThe act of criticizing a gov't. See also Sedition Act of 1918.


Why did the 1940 Smith Act cripple the communist party in the US?

The Smith Act made it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the US government. This was especially aimed at communist, socialist, or fascist groups whose members or platforms advocated seditious acts. The law was never repealed but many convictions under the act were overturned on Constitutional grounds.


Why did the 1940s smith act cripple the communist party in the US?

The Smith Act made it unlawful to teach or advocate the violent overthrow of the US government. This was especially aimed at communist, socialist, or fascist groups whose members or platforms advocated seditious acts. The law was never repealed but many convictions under the act were overturned on Constitutional grounds.


How do you use the word seditious in a sentence?

By inciting rebellion against the U.S., his actions were seditious.


Is violating the Constitution of the US considered to be an act of treason?

Yes


When has the US Supreme Court upheld laws against seditious speech?

Seditious speech is that which is anti-government and is treasonous. The Constitution protects free speech no matter the subject, unless the speech is meant to incite violence or overthrow of the government.