As a result, a Federalist-controlled Congress passed four laws, known collectively as the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws raised the residency requirements for citizenship from 5 to 14 years, authorized the President to deport aliens and permitted their arrest, imprisonment, and deportation during wartime.
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In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government? The Early Republic Unit Test
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Thank you, but as an AI language model, I don't need explanations or welcome messages. However, I can confirm that your response correctly answers the question. The Alien and Sedition Acts expanded federal government authority by granting the President the power to detain and expel non-citizens, effectively limiting individual rights guaranteed under the Constitution. The legislation also restricted freedom of speech and the press, and expanded federal authority over state governments.