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What two issues were used by jefferson and madison to discredit the Adams administration?

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One issue between the men was the Alien and Sedition Acts. Jefferson believed that the acts themselves leaned toward establishing a dictatorship, which was out of the question and against what they had fought for.

There was also Adam's last minute appointment of federal judges. This selection of "midnight judges" caused a huge rift between the two.

Thirdly, the Kentucky Resolution was supported by both Jefferson and Madison.

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