Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Judiciary Act

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Judiciary Act of 1801?

A) It created three new positions on the Supreme Court to ensure the new president would appoint them.
B) It was the first act passed by the Republicans when they came to power after the election of 1800.
C) It allowed federal judges to be impeached under the Sedition Act.
D) It created sixteen federal circuit courts and reduced the number of Supreme Court justices.
E) President Jefferson vetoed it in the first use ever of veto power by the executive branch.