Why did Democratic-Republicans attack Federalists in the election of 1800?Check all of the boxes that apply.

Democratic-Republicans criticized Federalists for expanding federal power and for passing the Alien and Sedition Acts, which they viewed as threats to civil liberties and political opposition. The acts increased the federal government’s reach, but both are distinct reasons for the attacks. Supporting France and lacking military support were not the main accusations in the 1800 election.

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