According to the Judiciary Act of 1789, the Supreme Court was to be
A. both composed of nine members and directly elected by the people.
B. directly elected by the people.
C. composed of nine members.
D. both composed of nine members and the judicial power for interpreting the constitutionality of state laws.
E. the judicial power for interpreting the constitutionality of state laws.
Answer: E
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