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QuizMultiple Choice

The Constitution — Test

Question 18 • Civics and Government

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

Answer
A
It created a federal court system.
B
It created the Supreme Court.
C
It created the judicial branch.
D
It created the state court system.

Explanation

The Constitution established the judicial branch and called for a Supreme Court, but left Congress to organize the federal courts. The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the federal court system, including lower federal courts, so the correct choice is “It created a federal court system.”

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