Judiciary Act of 1789 Quiz

What was the main concern of the anti-federalists regarding the federal court system?

• The complexity of legal procedures

• The cost of maintaining the courts

• The potential for judicial tyranny

• The lack of experienced judges

How many justices were originally in the Supreme Court as per the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• Nine

• Six

• Five

• Seven

Which states did not initially ratify the Constitution, affecting the number of judicial districts?

• North Carolina and Rhode Island

• New York and Virginia

• Georgia and South Carolina

• Massachusetts and Kentucky

What was missing from the original Judiciary Act of 1789 that was later addressed?

• Federal question jurisdiction

• The number of circuit courts

• The role of the Chief Justice

• The appointment process for judges

What significant role was created by the Judiciary Act of 1789?

• Secretary of State

• Attorney General

• Vice President

• Chief of Staff

What was the main issue with the Judiciary Act that led to Marbury vs. Madison?

• The expansion of original jurisdiction

• The number of justices in the Supreme Court

• The appointment of judges by the President

• The creation of district courts

What principle was established by the Marbury vs. Madison case?

• Federal supremacy

• Checks and balances

• Separation of powers

• Judicial review

How many Federal Court of Appeals are there today?

• 12

• 10

• 13

• 15

How many district courts are currently in the United States?

• 100

• 50

• 94

• 75

What is the current structure of the federal court system?

• 13 districts and 50 district courts

• 13 districts and 100 district courts

• 13 districts and 94 district courts

• 12 districts and 94 district courts