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

The Federalists controlled the courts. Jefferson believed the federal judiciary wouldn't overturn the Alien and Sedition Acts, so he urged state nullification as an alternative check.