Question

Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?


The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.

The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.

Answer 1

Answer:

The United States Constitution established only one federal court—the United States Supreme Court. Beyond this, Article III of the Constitution left it to the discretion of Congress to “ordain and establish” lower federal courts to conduct the judicial business of the federal government.