Asked by Jasmine Banks on May 16, 2024
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Which statement about state and federal court jurisdiction is true?
A) State courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a federal court intervenes.
B) In all cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts.
C) Federal courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a state court intervenes.
D) In all cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction unless the state's supreme court grants jurisdiction to a federal court in the state.
E) In some cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction; in some cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts; and state courts also have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system.
Concurrent Jurisdiction
A situation where two or more courts have the simultaneous authority to hear and decide on the same case or issue.
Exclusive Jurisdiction
A legal term indicating that only a specific court has the power to adjudicate a particular case or issue.
Federal Court
A court established by the federal government that has jurisdiction over questions of federal law and disputes between states or between the U.S. and foreign governments.
- Clarify the unique and joint legal dominions of state and federal court systems over certain case varieties.
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Learning Objectives
- Clarify the unique and joint legal dominions of state and federal court systems over certain case varieties.
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