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Congress (not the President) established the US Supreme Court with the Judiciary Act of 1789. President George Washington appointed the first justices to the Court in September 1789.
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Did president Washington establish the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court is established by the US Constitution. It is a basic part of the system of checks and balances on which the US government is founded. Washington did choose, with Senate approval, the men who formed the first US Supreme Court.
Which court was not established by congress?
The United States Supreme Court.
Who was President when the federal court system was established?
George Washington was the first President under the new US Constitution. He assumed office on March 4, 1789. The US Supreme Court was established by the Judiciary Act of 1789, and Washington nominated the first six justices in September of that year.
Together Congress the President and the US Supreme Court make up what?
Congress, the President and the US Supreme Court are the leaders of the three branches of the US Government: Congress = Legislative Branch President = Executive Branch Supreme Court = Judicial Branch
Which document first established the office of the president of the US?
The US Constitution is the document that established the presidency , the Congress and the Supreme Court.
Does the President approve US Supreme Court justices?
Not exactly. The President nominates US Supreme Court justices, but the Senate must approve their appointment.
What constitution did the US establish?
The constitition established the supreme court.
Which President nominated the fewest justices to the US Supreme Court?
President Jimmy Carter was the only full-term US President who never had an opportunity to nominate a US Supreme Court justice.
What does 'establishment' of the US Supreme Court mean?
The Supreme Court was established, or created, so that it could operate as required by Article III of the Constitution. Congress established the Supreme Court under the Judiciary Act of 1789.
By what authority was the US Supreme Court established?
The ratification of the US Constitution in 1789.
Who was a supreme court judge and also president of US?
President Obama
Is the US Supreme Court part of the US presidential cabinet?
This question is answered as if it asked if the US Supreme Court was part of the US president's cabinet. The answer is no. The US government has three distinct branches, the Congress, the Supreme Court and the Executive branch. The US president heads the executive branch.
