The Supreme Court was established by which branch of government?

The Supreme Court was established by which branch of government?

• A. Judicial
• B. Legislative
• C. Executive
• D. Administrative

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is which part of government is responsible for creating and interpreting the nation's courts. The Supreme Court is the highest part of the Judicial Branch, and it was established by the Constitution, which sets up the federal judiciary and vests the power to interpret laws in the courts. The Legislative Branch writes laws and can shape the court system, the Executive appoints judges (with confirmation), but the act of establishing the Supreme Court belongs to the Judicial Branch. Administrative isn’t a separate branch.

The idea being tested is which part of government is responsible for creating and interpreting the nation's courts. The Supreme Court is the highest part of the Judicial Branch, and it was established by the Constitution, which sets up the federal judiciary and vests the power to interpret laws in the courts. The Legislative Branch writes laws and can shape the court system, the Executive appoints judges (with confirmation), but the act of establishing the Supreme Court belongs to the Judicial Branch. Administrative isn’t a separate branch.