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AssignmentMultiple Choice

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Question 14 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

What was the Democratic-Republican response to the Alien and Sedition Acts?

Answer
A
They demanded another presidential election.
B
They introduced the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.
C
They threatened to cut off ties with France.

Explanation

Democratic-Republicans opposed the Alien and Sedition Acts, arguing that they exceeded the federal government’s powers and violated constitutional rights. In response, they introduced the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions, which asserted that states could challenge unconstitutional federal laws. The correct choice is “They introduced the Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions.”

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