What Did the Law of "Seditious Libel" Prohibit and Why

What did the law of "seditious libel" prohibit and why?

A) It prohibited criticism of the press by the government because of the "freedom of the press" clause in the 1st Amendment
B) It prohibited criticism of the public by the press on the grounds that in a system of popular sovereignty, the doctrine of sovereign immunity required public protection from criticism
C) In order to uphold the authority of government, it prohibited criticism of government officials and policy if such criticism was thought to reduce the prestige and influence of government
D) In order to protect their privacy, it prohibited criticism of celebrities