American Government Chapter 19 Section 4

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

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