How Did The U.S.'s Most Influential Judicial Body Come To Be?

The video provides an overview of the US Supreme Court, highlighting its establishment in 1789 by the Judiciary Act, signed by President George Washington. It discusses the court's evolution, including changes in the number of justices and its operations. The Supreme Court's role in shaping US law through landmark cases is emphasized, along with its first session in 1790. The video also covers the court's current structure and its annual term, which begins in October, reviewing thousands of cases each year.

What significant event took place on September 24th, 1789, concerning the US judicial system?

• The appointment of the first Attorney General

• The first session of the Supreme Court

• The signing of the Judiciary Act of 1789

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Who was appointed as the first Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?

• John Rutledge

• John Jay

• James Wilson

• William Cushing

Where was the first session of the US Supreme Court held?

• Boston's Faneuil Hall

• New York City's Merchants Exchange Building

• Washington D.C.'s Capitol Building

• Philadelphia's Independence Hall

How many justices currently serve on the US Supreme Court?

• Eight

• Nine

• Six

• Seven

What phrase is inscribed above the main entrance of the Supreme Court building in Washington D.C.?

• Liberty and Justice

• Equal Justice Under Law

• In God We Trust

• Justice for All