Which of the Following Statements About the Early History of the Supreme

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the early history of the Supreme Court is MOST accurate?

• A)The Supreme Court was one of the few effective national institutions to originate under the Articles of Confederation.
• B)From its first year, the Supreme Court was inundated with landmark cases.
• C)John Marshall was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court.
• D)The Supreme Court was created largely because the American people demanded a national court to preserve their liberties.
• E)Appointments to the Supreme Court initially carried such little prestige that many appointees declined to accept their seats.

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