Alien and Sedition Acts Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around Alien and Sedition Acts? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Which one of the Alien and Sedition Acts specifically violates the First Amendment?


Sedition Act
Alien Enemies Act
Naturalization Act
Class Act
Q. Three of the Alien and Sedition Acts suspend the right to a jury trial, which is guaranteed under what Constitutional amendment?


6th
3rd
7th
29th
Q. What is the difference between an alien friend and alien enemy as per the two laws?


Alien friends are people from countries with specific binding treaties with the United States and alien enemies are people from those without.
Alien friends are people from countries who have fought on the same side as the United States in at least one war, and alien enemies are people from countries who have not.
Alien friends are aliens who don't kidnap us and mutilate cattle, while alien enemies do that.
Alien friends are people from countries the United States is not at war with and alien enemies are people from those who are.
Q. Which is the only Alien and Sedition Act that would effect natural born citizens of the United States?


Act IV Scene V
Sedition Act
Naturalization Act
Alien Friends Act
Q. Which one of the Alien and Sedition Acts is still on the books as of 2016?


Alien Friends Act
Alien Alien Act
Alien Enemies Act
Naturalization Act