Asked by Daniela Knutson on Sep 29, 2024

The U.S. district courts have jurisdiction over which cases?

A) Federal question cases
B) Diversity-of-citizenship cases
C) Federal criminal law cases
D) All of these choices are correct.

U.S. District Courts

Federal trial courts in the United States where both civil and criminal cases are filed.

Federal Question Cases

Legal cases involving questions about the application or interpretation of U.S. federal laws, constitution, or treaties.

Diversity-of-Citizenship

A basis for federal court jurisdiction in the United States when the parties involved are citizens of different states or a foreign country.

  • Describe the federal district courts' jurisdiction.