The Judiciary Act of 1801

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Judiciary Act of 1801

• A) was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
• B) was passed by the new Republican Congress.
• C) increased the size of the Supreme Court by two seats.
• D) was an attempt by Federalists to secure their hold on the courts.
• E) resulted in the Federalists losing control of the judiciary.

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Definitions:

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