John Adams was President at the time the Alien and Sedition Acts were passed. According to

the text, what was his stance on the new legislation?

a. He refused to sign the bills and they were passed only by filibuster.
b. He was a staunch supporter and used his new power excessively.
c. He did not oppose their passage; however, he never issued a deportation order and few editors were jailed for sedition.
d. He fully supported the Alien Enemies Act but refused to pass the Sedition Act.
e. He adamantly opposed the legislation and contested each bill before the Supreme Court.

ANS: C