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what were the 3 pieces of legislation what became known as the Alien and Sedition acts

Naturalization Act, Alien Act, Sedition Act

Naturalization Act

5-14 yrs for immigrants to qualify for US citizenship

Alien Act

president could deport any dangerous aliens or detain enemy aliens during time of war

Sedition Act

illegal for newspaper editors to criticize the president or congress, imprisonment or fines for those who violated the law

What did the democratic-republicans believe about the Alien and Sedition Acts?

they violated the 1st amendment, but the supreme court did not yet establish judicial review

What were the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions

nullified the Alien and Sedition Acts and condemned them unconstitutional

Explain the unique nature of the election of 1800

Jefferson and Burr tied with 73 electoral votes, special election held for days to determine Jefferson as president

Why was this moment called the “peaceful Revolution”

power passed from one party to the other without violence, the US constitutional system could endure