Question

In colonial times, printing derogatory information about the government was called ___, and was illegal.

Answer 1

Answer:

Seditious libel

Explanation:

Seditious libel was a criminal offense under English common law and is still a criminal offense in Canada. Seditious speech is speech that is aiming at overthrowing the government. It includes speech attacking institutions of government and governmental leaders. in 1606 when it was established seditious libel was defined as a criticism of the king, government or public persons.