Question

in what way did the alien and sedition acts change the authority of the federal government? (1 point) the acts permitted the government to deny citizens rights in time of war. the acts limited the amount of power delegated to each branch of government. the acts clarified the role of the supreme court the acts redefined the powers of the legislative branch.

Explanation:

The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed during a time of potential war (quasi - war with France). These acts gave the government the power to arrest, detain, or deport aliens (non - citizens) and also restricted freedom of speech (sedition part) by making it illegal to criticize the government. This was a case of the government being able to deny certain rights (of aliens and in terms of free speech) during a time that was considered a threat (akin to a war - like situation).
The acts did not limit the power of each branch (they actually gave more power in some ways), did not clarify the Supreme Court's role, and did not re - define the legislative branch's powers in a general sense but rather gave it specific powers related to the acts' provisions.

Answer:

The acts permitted the government to deny citizens' rights in time of war.