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What act made it legal to criticize the government?
The First Amendment, which is binding on the states under the interpretation of the Fourteenth Amendment.Added: It isn't a "law" per se, it is a citizens right to do so, as enumerated and contained...
The Sedition Act of 1798 made it illegal to publish "false, scandalous, and malicious writing" against the government or its officials. There are also stipulations in martial law that would make...
The Sedition Act of 1918 .Most likely your referring to the Espionage acts which made it illegal to do anything that hindered the ability of the army to recruit, perform operations, and maintain...