Asked by Ayanna Curtis on Sep 30, 2024
Which of the following situations gives the U.S.Supreme court both original and exclusive jurisdiction?
A) A controversy between the United States and a state.
B) A controversy between two or more states.
C) A controversy involving a foreign ambassador.
D) A controversy between a state and a citizen of another state.
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Refers to the authority of only one court or jurisdiction to hear and decide a particular case, to the exclusion of all others.
Original Jurisdiction
The power of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to appellate jurisdiction, which reviews the decisions of lower courts.
Foreign Ambassador
An official representative of a country's government sent to a foreign country to manage diplomatic relations.
- Familiarize oneself with the different bases for jurisdiction and its implications on state and federal courts.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the different bases for jurisdiction and its implications on state and federal courts.