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No. The Constitution mandated Congress create the Supreme Court and empowered them to create whatever lower courts they deemed necessary, but the Constitution did not actually establishthe federal court system. Congress began that process with the Judiciary Act of 1789.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, the US Constitution exclusively addressed the federal courts, and only mandated creation of the Supreme Court. Article III established jurisdiction for federal courts in general, but left the details to Congress.
The States created their own judicial systems.
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∙ 13y agoThe expected answer is: US Supreme Court (or Supreme Court of the United States)
The US Supreme Court is the only court specifically mandated (required) by the Constitution. Article III directed Congress to create the Supreme Court, which they did with the Judiciary Act of 1789; the Constitution itself did not establish the Supreme Court. This is a common misunderstanding.
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∙ 13y agoThe Judiciary Act of 1789.
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Who established and organized the federal court system?
See the Judiciary Act of 1789. Not only did it establish the three tiered structure of the federal court system, but established the supreme court as well. It left the details of lower courts to Congress.
What law created the original federal court system?
the condeidircninv
What is the difference between federal court and state court?
Only federal Courts must have judges approved by the Senate - apex
What part of the government interprets the laws?
The Judicial Branch, or the federal court system, interprets the law. The US Supreme Court, head of the Judicial Branch, is the ultimate authority on the interpretation of federal law and the constitutionality of any law.
When was the Judiciary Act of 1789 adopted?
The Judiciary Act of 1789, officially titled "An Act to Establish the Judicial Courts of the United States," was signed into law by President George Washington on September 24, 1789. Article III of the Constitution established a Supreme Court, but left to Congress the authority to create lower federal courts as needed. Principally authored by Senator Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut, the Judiciary Act of 1789 established the structure and jurisdiction of the federal court system and created the position of attorney general. Although amended throughout the years by Congress, the basic outline of the federal court system established by the First Congress remains largely intact today.
Who established and organized the federal court system?
See the Judiciary Act of 1789. Not only did it establish the three tiered structure of the federal court system, but established the supreme court as well. It left the details of lower courts to Congress.
What source of law is established by judges in the court system?
Common law.
What law created the original federal court system?
the condeidircninv
Which Supreme Court case established the superiority of federal law over State law?
McCulloch v. Maryland
What are the two classifications of courts in the US?
There are the "State Court Systems" and the "Federal Court System." if you are referring to the two types of law practiced in court, there is "Civil" Law and "Criminal" Law.
What are the two court systems in the US?
There are the "State Court Systems" and the "Federal Court System." if you are referring to the two types of law practiced in court, there is "Civil" Law and "Criminal" Law.
Did the federal court system allow the stare courts to have more power than the federal courts?
No. Federal law always out trumps state law.
What is the difference between federal court and state court?
Only federal Courts must have judges approved by the Senate - apex
Why was ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland significant?
Because the Supreme Court established the supremacy of state law over federal law
Why was the ruling in mcculloch v .Maryland significant?
Because the Supreme Court established the supremacy of state law over federal law
Can the state try a federal crime in state court?
No. Violations of federal law are tried in US District Court. Violations of state laws in the state court system.
What law will the federal court apply?
A federal law.
