In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government? A. the acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court. B. the acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. C. the act permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war. D. the acts redefined the powers of the legislative brance.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. the act permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

The Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted in 1798, expanded the authority of the federal government, particularly in matters of national security and immigration. They allowed the government to deport non-citizens deemed dangerous and made it a crime to speak or write negatively about the government, which directly restricted citizens' rights to free speech, especially during a time of perceived threat from foreign powers.