Were the Alien and Sedition Acts constitutional or unconstitutional? Did they follow the meaning of the Constitution or did they violate it in some way? Be prepared to cite the Constitution in your response.

Second, what would happen if the individual states chose to nullify these acts or any others? What would it mean for the country?

Lastly, should the United States institute some form of the Alien and Sedition Acts in today's post 9/11 world? Explain your answer and by the events surrounding the Alien and Sedition Acts to today.

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Ingrid Pearson

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27 February, 01:26

Were the Alien and Sedition Acts constitutional or unconstitutional? Did they follow the meaning of the Constitution or did they violate it in some way? Be prepared to cite the Constitution in your response.

Second, what would happen if the individual states chose to nullify these acts or any others? What would it mean for the country?

Lastly, should the United States institute some form of the Alien and Sedition Acts in today's post 9/11 world? Explain your answer and by the events surrounding the Alien and Sedition Acts to today.

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Hugh Dickerson · Answer 1

The Alien and Sedition Acts were unconstitutional as it limited free speech, which is guaranteed in the first Amendment. If the individual states chose to nullify the acts, that would be a sign of rebellion. I do not think that the US should institute forms of the Alien and Sedition Act. It's America. The people here should be free to say what they want to say.