What did Congress seek to accomplish with passage of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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The Judiciary Act of 1789 was passed to establish a federal court system with limited power. This act created the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts, and gave the federal courts jurisdiction over certain types of cases, such as cases involving federal law or disputes between states. The act also established the office of the Attorney General and provided for the appointment of federal judges by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

What Did Congress Seek to Accomplish with Passage of the Judiciary