Thomas Jefferson turned to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts mainly because C. he believed the states were meant to control the federal government. Jefferson, along with James Madison, argued through the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions that states had the right to nullify federal laws that they believed were unconstitutional, reflecting his belief in a limited federal government and the importance of states' rights.
Why did Thomas Jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the Alien and Sedition Acts? A. The Federalists controlled the courts. B. He had significant influence over the states. C. he believed the states were meant to control the federal government. D. the states had the same right of judicial review as the Supreme Court
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