Which act is associated with establishing the federal court system?

• A. Judiciary Act of 1789
• B. Proclamation of Neutrality 1793
• C. Whiskey Rebellion
• D. Presidential Cabinet

Answer: (A)

Creating a national court system requires a framework for interpreting and applying laws across states. The Judiciary Act of 1789 did exactly that by establishing the federal judiciary: it created district courts for local cases, circuit courts for appeals, and set the authority and responsibilities of the Supreme Court. It also organized the number of justices, provided for federal judges and the Attorney General, and laid out how cases move through the system and how federal disputes are handled. This act gave the young government a mechanism to enforce federal laws consistently nationwide, which is why it’s associated with establishing the federal court system. The other items relate to staying neutral in international affairs, enforcing a tax during a rebellion, and the President’s advisory cabinet, none of which created the federal courts.