A "Sedition Act" is a law that criminalizes activity seen by a government as subversive ([[sedition]]). These acts almost always infringe on human rights and can be an early sign of governmental tyranny. By silencing discontent, the government gains carte blanche to act as it pleases, without fear of revolt.
+
A "Sedition Act" is a law that criminalizes activity seen by Congress as subversive ([[sedition]]).
−
In the [[United States]], there have been two Sedition Acts, neither of which is currently in force.
+
In the [[United States]], there have been two Sedition Acts.