How Did John Adams's Decision to Appoint the "Midnight Judges

How did John Adams's decision to appoint the "midnight judges" shortly before leaving office eventually lead to restructuring the powers of the three branches of government?

A) The judicial branch eventually gained enough power to become equal to the other two branches of government.
B) The executive branch lost its power to appoint judges to vacant or newly created court positions.
C) The legislative branch gained more power over the other branches by creating new judgeships and circuit courts.
D) The judicial branch gained the power to hear court cases where federal government officials were sued by Congress.