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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.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

They expanded federal power to detain/deport noncitizens and to criminalize criticism of the government (restricting civil liberties during the quasi-war period).