Question

Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts? (1 point) Responses The Federalists controlled the courts. The Federalists controlled the courts. He had significant influence over the states. He had significant influence over the states. He believed the states were meant to control the federal government. He believed the states were meant to control the federal government. The states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

Why was the election of 1800 decided in the House of Representatives? (1 point) Responses The 12th Amendment required this process. The 12th Amendment required this process. No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. No candidate received a majority in the Electoral College. Both candidates were from the same party. Both candidates were from the same party. No candidate wanted to be vice president.

Answer 2

Thomas Jefferson turned to nullification as a response to the Alien and Sedition Acts because **he believed the states were meant to control the federal government**. Jefferson, along with James Madison, argued that the federal government was a creation of the states and that states had the authority to declare federal laws unconstitutional if they believed those laws overstepped the powers granted to the federal government. This perspective was rooted in the principles of states' rights and the compact theory of government.