The Alien and Sedition Acts were controversial primarily because B. Many thought they violated the Constitution. These acts were seen as an infringement on the First Amendment rights to free speech and freedom of the press, which sparked significant opposition and debate regarding their constitutionality.
Why were the Alien and Sedition Acts controversial?
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A They were passed over President Adams' veto.They were passed over President Adams' veto.
B Many thought they violated the Constitution.Many thought they violated the Constitution.
C They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.They were the first laws made under the new Constitution.
D President Adams made them a law without Congressional approval.
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