The Sedition Act of 1918 and the Smith Act of 1940: The Real Meaning of Clear and Present Danger This paper is an analysis of the Sedition Act of 1918 and the Smith Act of 1940. The paper discusses and compares the details and particulars of each act and demonstrates the function of each act through an example court case. Ultimately, the paper argues that both acts were employed by the United States government to limit free speech in the interest of cementing its own power and authority. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 8 source(s) listed Filename: 21190 Price: 89.50