When was the federal court system established?

Answer 1

The Constitution required Congress to establish a Supreme Court and whatever "inferior" courts it deemed necessary, but did not actually create the federal court system, as the structure and function of most courts was left to Congress' discretion.

Congress established the Judicial Branch of government (what some consider the entire federal court system) in the Judiciary Act of 1789, under the authority of Article III, Section 1 of the Constitution.

The court system has grown and adapted to the United States' changing needs over time.

Answer 2

The courts were initially established by the U.S. Constitution in 1788 when ratified by the required 9 states. Choices to fill those position were submitted by the Executive Branch starting in 1789 after Washington became President. The scope of the courts grew with the growing nation at many points in our history.

Answer 3

Congress first established the federal court system in the Judiciary Act of 1789. This act created the US Supreme Court, and a small number of District and Circuit Courts. Although Article III of the Constitution mandated a US Supreme Court, it was actually established by the 1789 legislation.

Answer 4

Congress created a rudimentary federal court system in The Judiciary Act of 1789. Article III of the Constitution mandated a US Supreme Court and authorized Congress to create inferior courts as needed.

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Answer 5

On September 24, 1789, the Judiciary Act of 1789established the federal court system. Article III of the US Constitution mandated Congress establish a Supreme Court and gave it authority to create any other federal courts it deemed necessary.

Answer 6

the federal court system has evolved, or grown, over time.

Answer 7

Judiciary Act of 1789.