Federal courts can hear cases that pertain to the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, or treaties, based on

A) exclusive jurisdiction.
B) federal-question jurisdiction.
C) a diversity-of-citizenship question.
D) concurrent jurisdiction.

Federal-Question Jurisdiction

pertains to the authority of federal courts to hear cases that involve the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, or treaties.

Exclusive Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction that exists when a case can be heard only in a particular court, such as a federal court.

Acts of Congress

Legislation enacted by the United States Congress, which becomes law either upon presidential approval or through overriding a presidential veto.