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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The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.
The Alien and Sedition Acts, enacted in 1798, expanded the federal government's power to detain and deport foreigners as well as to limit free speech, particularly in criticism of the government, especially in a time of perceived war and national security threats.
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