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...then such person...shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by
imprisonment not exceeding two years.
wAn Act of the Fifth Congress of the United States, 1798
Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?
A Freedom of assembly
B. The right to a jury trial
C. Freedom of the press
D. The right to due process
