Why was the Judiciary Act of 1789 so important?

A It allowed the Supreme Court to be the sole ruling body of the United States.

B It gave the state courts standing authority over the Supreme Court.

C It was one of the first acts of the First Congress and established the judicial branch and the federal court system.

D It gave George Washington the power to establish a standing military for the country.

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The correct answer is:

C It was one of the first acts of the First Congress and established the judicial branch and the federal court system.

The Judiciary Act of 1789 is significant because it laid the groundwork for the federal judiciary in the United States, defining the structure and jurisdiction of the federal court system and establishing the Supreme Court as the highest court in the land.