Question

Opponents to the Alien and Sedition Acts felt the acts violated individual and state rights. Which statement best characterizes the rights that Jefferson and others felt were being violated?

freedom of religion and freedom of movement for American citizens

freedom of speech and the states' rights to run their own courts of law

a fair trial by jury for every citizen and the states' rights to allow aliens (immigrants)

freedom of the press and the states' rights to reserve powers not granted in the Constitution

Answer 1

@Didgeridoo

Answer 2

@nincompoop

Answer 3

I'm offended you felt the need to ask someone else! Only joking :P The answer is D. The Alien and sedition acts penalized newspapers for overt criticism of the government, and the Jeffersonians felt it infringed on state's rights.

Answer 4

@nincompoop