What are the origins of the judicial branch of the U. S. government? What powers does the Supreme Court have, and what are its most notable rulings?

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16 December, 19:31

What are the origins of the judicial branch of the U. S. government? What powers does the Supreme Court have, and what are its most notable rulings?

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Chad Hutchinson · Answer 1

The Judiciary Act of 1789, the first ever bill introduced in the U. S. Senate, is marked as the beginnings of the judicial branch.

Explanation:

The act set up the federal court system and set guidelines for the operation of the U. S. Supreme Court.

Some powers the Supreme Court has include:

Last resort tribunal Interpretation of the Constitution

Their most notable rulings include:

Marbury v. Madison Plessy v. Ferguson Dred Scott v. Sandford