Which of the Following Statements About the Early History of the Supreme

Which of the following statements about the early history of the Supreme Court is most accurate?

A) The Supreme Court was one of the few effective national institutions to originate under the Articles of Confederation.
B) From its first year, the Supreme Court was inundated with landmark cases.
C) John Marshall was the first chief justice of the Supreme Court.
D) The Supreme Court was created largely because the American people demanded a national court to preserve their liberties.
E) Appointments to the Supreme Court initially carried such little prestige that many appointees declined to accept their seats.