Question

Why did thomas jefferson turn to nullification in an effort to right the wrongs of the alien and sedition acts?

Answer 1

I believe it was that the states had the same right of a judicial review as the Supreme Court.

Answer 2

Answer The federalists controlled the courts.

Step-by-step explanation:

He couldn’t ask the courts for help because the federalists controlled them so he had to go to the states and ask them to use their power of nullification. Source is Pearson Online American History (8th grade). Page 254