Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Judiciary Act

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Judiciary Act of 1801?

• A) It created three new positions on the Supreme Court to ensure the new president would appoint them.
• B) It was the first act passed by the Republicans when they came to power after the election of 1800.
• C) It allowed federal judges to be impeached under the Sedition Act.
• D) It created sixteen federal circuit courts and reduced the number of Supreme Court justices.
• E) President Jefferson vetoed it in the first use ever of veto power by the executive branch.

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