Judiciary Act Quiz

When was the Judiciary Act established?

• 1776

• 1789

• 1791

• 1803

Who signed the Judiciary Act into law?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act?

• To establish the Supreme Court

• To create the federal court system

• To define the powers of the judiciary

• To establish judicial review

Which branch of government does the Judiciary Act pertain to?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Administrative

What is the significance of the Judiciary Act?

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It created the federal court system

• It defined the powers of the judiciary

• It established the Supreme Court

Who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court when the Judiciary Act was established?

• John Jay

• John Marshall

• Roger Taney

• Earl Warren

Which amendment to the Constitution was affected by the Judiciary Act?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Eleventh Amendment

What is the role of the Supreme Court under the Judiciary Act?

• To interpret the Constitution

• To enforce federal laws

• To hear appeals from lower courts

• All of the above

Which landmark case was decided by the Supreme Court under the Judiciary Act?

• Marbury v. Madison

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Miranda v. Arizona

How many justices are there in the Supreme Court under the Judiciary Act?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11