Which of the following phrases describes the federal judiciary at the time Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801?

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The federal judiciary at the time Thomas Jefferson became president in 1801 was packed with hostile Federalists, who had been appointed by the previous administration. This created tensions between the executive and judicial branches of government, and led to attempts by the Jefferson administration to impeach Federalist judges.

Which of the Following Phrases Describes the Federal Judiciary at the Time