Question

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?

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.

Step-by-step 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