Which is the best definition for empire?

a. an area or political unit in which formerly independent states are under the control of one ruler

b. a government in which a single ruler makes and enforces the laws of the land

c. a region where a people have developed certain characteristics, such as government and trade

d. an area where independent states join together for the purpose of trade but retain self-rule

The answer is A:

An area or political unit in which formerly independent states are under the control of one ruler.

i guess so you did not explain the answer clearly so i can't

sedition laws violated the first amendment to the u.s. constitution, which protects freedom of speech and the press.

it would mean for other coutnries that the speak of them may cause a war or a person from another country talking about it could get arrested and the countiry and other contries could count that as rasisim and start a race war.