Question

question 2 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. deny immigrants their civil rights.
c. veto federal laws.
d. deny immigrants citizenship.

Explanation:

The Alien and Sedition Acts led some states to assert the power of nullification, which is the power to veto federal laws they deemed unconstitutional. This was a response to what they saw as over - reach of federal power.

Answer:

C. veto federal laws.