The Smith Act, officially the Alien Registration Act of 1940, made it a criminal offense to teach or advocate the overthrow of any government in the United States by force or violence, targeting specifically those who were involved in communist activities or similar movements.

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The Smith Act Banned

Question 33

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The Smith Act banned

A) allowing illegal aliens to register to vote.
B) associating with known or suspected Communists.
C) permitting students to hold prayer services on public school grounds.
D) printing religious newspapers.
E) teaching or advocating the duty to overthrow any government in the United States by force or violence.

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