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Explain why Kentucky and Virginia passed resolutions opposing the Alien and Sedition Acts. |
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Answer» Answer: The resolutions OPPOSED the federal Alien and Sedition Acts, which extended the POWERS of the federal government. They argued that the Constitution was a "compact" or agreement AMONG the STATES. Therefore, the federal government had no right to EXERCISE powers not specifically delegated to it. |
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