1. American Government
Chapter 19
Section 4

2. Freedom of Expression Punishable acts Espionage - spying
Sabotage – destruction or impeding
Treason – consorting with the enemy during wartime
Sedition – inciting an uprising against the government

3. Sedition During Wartime During Peacetime
Schenck v US, 1919 – Clear and Present Danger Rule
During Peacetime
Dennis v US, 1951 – Communist leaders convicted
“An attempt to overthrow…is a sufficient evil for Congress to prevent.”
Yates v US, 1957
Belief not a crime, acting on belief is a crime