13
QuizMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Quiz

Question 13 • Civics and Government

The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act

Answer
A
was an example of original jurisdiction.
B
was ruled unconstitutional.
C
led to an amendment to the Constitution.
D
overruled the Supreme Court.

Explanation

The Judiciary Act of 1789 established the federal court system, but one of its provisions gave the Supreme Court authority beyond what the Constitution allowed. In Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Court declared that provision unconstitutional, establishing the principle of judicial review. Therefore, the act’s conflicting provision was ruled unconstitutional.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next