In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?
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The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
- The Alien and Sedition Acts allowed the federal government to limit the rights and freedoms of individuals, particularly foreign-born residents, during times of war or possible conflict. They gave the government the authority to detain or deport foreigners deemed dangerous and to prosecute individuals who criticized the government, particularly the president, in speech or writing. This shift in authority expanded the power of the federal government and allowed it to suppress dissent and maintain control during times of war.