Judiciary Act of 1789 Quiz

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 establish?

• The number of justices at 9

• The federal court system

• The state court system

• The Supreme Court building

How many justices were initially set by the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 5

As of 1869, how many justices are there on the Supreme Court?

• 6

• 9

• 12

• 5

What did the Marbury v Madison case establish?

• The power to amend the Constitution

• The power to declare acts of government unconstitutional

• The power to impeach government officials

• The power to enforce judicial decisions

Who did Adams lose to in the election of 1800?

• Madison

• Jefferson

• Hamilton

• Franklin

What did Adams do to preserve his legacy after losing the election?

• He resigned immediately.

• He left the country.

• He had Federalists in Congress create new judgeships.

• He disbanded the Federalist party.

Who did Adams appoint to all the new party positions?

• Democratic-Republicans

• Federalist party members

• Independent politicians

• Members of the opposition

What did the Judiciary Act of 1789 give to the Supreme Court?

• Appellate jurisdiction in all cases

• The power to elect the President

• Original jurisdiction in disputes about judgeships

• The authority to declare war

According to Article III of the Constitution, what type of jurisdiction does the Supreme Court have?

• Original jurisdiction in all matters

• Appellate jurisdiction in those cases

• The power to impose taxes

• The authority to govern territories

What was the significance of Marbury's lawsuit according to the text?

• It was the first time Marbury sued the Supreme Court.

• It was the first time the Supreme Court struck down an act of government as unconstitutional.

• It was the first time a lawsuit was filed in the United States.

• It was the first time the Judiciary Act of 1789 was used.