Concress, Courts, and Financial Problems Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Judiciary Act of 1789?
A
The act set up a federal court system (13 district courts and 3 circuit courts)
2
Q
Can federal courts reverse state decisions?
A
Yes
3
Q
What does the Supreme Court do?
A
Have the final say in all decisions
4
Q
Who was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court?
A
John Jay
5
Q
Who did the United States owe money to? (2 answers)
A
- Other nations
2. Soldiers from the war
6
Q
How much power does the president have over congress?
A
The president can fire a member of his cabinet without the congress’s permission
