Question

question 10 of 10
in response to the alien and sedition acts, many states passed legislation that gave states the power to:
a. enforce federal laws.
b. veto federal laws.
c. deny immigrants their civil rights.
d. deny immigrants citizenship.

Explanation:

The Alien and Sedition Acts were controversial federal laws. In response, states passed legislation asserting the right to nullify or veto federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. This was part of the states - rights debate.

Answer:

B. veto federal laws