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Some states believed in the doctrine of states rights in which they did not have to obey Federal Laws if they felt that it violated the constitution.

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Why might some states feel justified in refusing to obey the Alien and Sedition Act?

Some states believed in the doctrine of states rights in which they did not have to obey Federal Laws if they felt that it violated the constitution.


The idea of states' rights was promoted by the?

The idea of states' rights was promoted by the Alien and Sedition Acts. answer zoz.


Which states declared the Alien and Sedition Acts void and of no force within their boundaries?

Virginia and Kentucky were the two states that declared the Alien and Sedition Acts void.


Where did John Adams sign the alien and sedition act?

John Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Act in 1798.


What group was the target of the alien and sedition acts of 1798?

The Alien and Sedition Act targeted aliens, or immigrants who were not yet citizens of the United States.


What law did the president John Adam pass in order to protect the country from enemy foreign nations?

I think you are referring to the Alien and Sedition acts, particularly the Alien acts.


What did Jefferson regarding the alien and Sedition Acts?

The Alien and Sedition Acts were four bills passed by the Federalist-dominated 5th United States Congress and signed into law by President John Adams in 1798.


What laws did John Adams make?

Alien and Sedition Acts--- it was passed without his consent


Who did the alien and sedition act benefit?

The alien and sedition acts befitted Federalists because they could not be spoken of badly since the alien and sedition acts banned any criticism of the government.


Republicans tried to stop the enforcement of the alien and sedition acts by?

asking the states to declare them invalid.


How did the democratic-republicans react to the alien and sedition act?

Democratic-Republicans fought the Alien and Sedition acts.


What was the main purpose behind the Alien and Sedition Acts?

The main purpose behind the Alien and Sedition Acts was to limit criticism of the government and to control the activities of immigrants in the United States during a time of political tension.