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

A. was ruled unconstitutional.

B. was an example of original jurisdiction.

C. led to an amendment to the Constitution.

D. overruled the Supreme Court.

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Meghan Cortez

19 June, 18:56

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

A. was ruled unconstitutional.

B. was an example of original jurisdiction.

C. led to an amendment to the Constitution.

D. overruled the Supreme Court.

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Laura Rogers · Answer 1

This created an example of original jurisdiction. This essentially means that no precedence for something had been set, so the judicial branch was granted power to interpret certain issues as deemed necessary.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the actA. was ruled unconstitutional.B. was an example of original jurisdiction.C. led to an amendment to the Constitution.D. overruled the Supreme Court.

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

A. was ruled unconstitutional.

B. was an example of original jurisdiction.

C. led to an amendment to the Constitution.

D. overruled the Supreme Court.