Question

How did Federalists defend the Alien and Sedition Acts? A) as a peacetime goodwill gesture B) The president had not vetoed them. C) The Supreme Court ruled them Constitutional. D) as a necessary war precaution

Answer 1

Hi. Federalists defended the Alien and Sedition Acts by saying they were necessary for national security. So your answer would be, "D".

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Diana