Question

That if any person shall write . . . any false, scandalous and malicious . . . writings against the government of the United States, or . . . stir up sedition within the United States . . . than such person . . . shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.

—An Act of the Fifth Congress of the United States, 1798
Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?

F The right to a jury trial
G Freedom of the press
H The right to due process
J Freedom of assembly

Answer 1

J freedom of the press

Answer 2

Answer: Freedom of the press.

Explanation: "...if any person shall write...any false, scandalous, and malicious... writings against the government..." suggests news sources. If a person can't do that, their right to freedom of the press is taken away.