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What was the presidential power given by the Alien and Sedition Act?
a.
power to imprison any person caught engaging in sedition speech
b.
power to bar any alien from applying for citizenship
c.
power to describe what is considered acceptable speech
d.
power to deport undesirable aliens


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The presidential power given by the Alien and Sedition Act was the power to deport undesirable aliens (d). This act passed in 1798 gave the president wide sweeping powers to influence immigration policy in regards to individuals deemed to be undesirable or a danger to U.S. national security.