In what way did the Alien and Sedition Acts change the authority of the federal government?

Question

(1 point)
The acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of
government.
The acts redefined the
• powers of the legislative branch.
The acts clarified the role of the Supreme Court.
The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.

Answer 1

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

The Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798 allowed the federal government to restrict the rights of individuals, particularly targeting immigrants and those who criticized the government. These acts represented a significant expansion of federal authority, particularly in terms of suppressing dissent and regulating immigration during a time of perceived national threat.