Understanding the Judiciary Act of 1789

What was the primary purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• To establish the first U.S. Congress

• To create the federal judiciary system

• To draft the U.S. Constitution

• To declare independence from Britain

Which of the following courts was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Appeals

• The Tax Court

• The Bankruptcy Court

How many justices were originally appointed to the Supreme Court under the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 9

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established how many district courts?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 20

Who was the first Chief Justice of the United States, appointed under the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• John Marshall

• John Jay

• Oliver Ellsworth

• Roger B. Taney

Which section of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was later declared unconstitutional in the case of Marbury v. Madison?

• Section 1

• Section 13

• Section 25

• Section 33

The Judiciary Act of 1789 allowed for appeals from state courts to the federal courts in certain cases. What type of cases were these?

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• Cases involving federal law

• Cases involving state law

Which branch of government was given the power to establish inferior courts under the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The State Governments

The Judiciary Act of 1789 was signed into law by which U.S. President?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

What significant power did the Judiciary Act of 1789 grant to the Supreme Court?

• The power to veto legislation

• The power to appoint federal judges

• The power to issue writs of mandamus

• The power to declare war