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They are both important, but the federal courts wield more power, as they can overrule a lower, state court's decision.

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What do you think was the most important element of the judiciary act 1789 why?

The most important element of the Judiciary Act of 1789 was the establishment of the federal court system. This act designated the structure of the Supreme Court, established lower federal courts, and defined the relationship between state and federal courts. It played a crucial role in shaping the American legal system and ensuring the equal application of federal law throughout the nation.


What do you think was the most important element of the judiciary act of 1789 why?

The judicial act because it created the Supreme Court


What institution that is most partial to the protection of civil liberties?

federal bureaucracy


Under the Judiciary Act of 1789 which court system was the most powerful federal or state?

The federal court system is more powerful than the state court system(s) for cases under federal or concurrent (shared) jurisdiction, as established by the US Constitution. The state court system has more power over issues involving municipal and state laws and the state constitution, provided they are not in conflict with the US Constitution. Congress had no independent authority to alter constitutional mandates, so the Judiciary Act of 1789 had no impact on this issue.


What government most effectively created its own powers through its interpretation of the Constitution?

federal judiciary


What is the most important power of the legislative branch of the federal government?

The Most important job of the legislature is to make laws.


What is the role of the court system?

The role of the state judiciary system is vital to the operation of state government in general. The state courts interpret and apply state laws. They help resolve confflicts like business disgreements and grievances that citizens may have against each other. State courts also punish crimes that violate state law. Many consider the federal courts more important than state courts. But, State courts are important because state laws are important. Most laws that effect the citizen on a daily basis are state and local laws. It is the job of the state courts to interpret those laws.


The most important details about the Supreme Court—its size and organization—were established in?

the Judiciary Act of 1789


In which congressional act did congress exercise its power to create a federal court system?

Most of the federal courts. If you're asking about the first courts Congress created under the Judiciary Act of 1789, see Related Questions, below.


Which state has most federal land?

Alaska.


Which state or federal law holds the most sway?

Federal laws hold the most weight. State laws can be stricter and carry heavier sentences, but they cannot be "looser" than the federal laws.


What do you think the most important element of the Judiciary Act of 1789 Why?

The judicial act because it created the Supreme Court