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The Judicial Branch Chapter 8.

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1 The Judicial Branch Chapter 8

2 Federal Court Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction - a court’s authority to hear & decide cases Cases Involving the Constitution Ex. Law in question applies to US Constitution 2) Violations of Federal Law Ex. Govt. accuses a person of a federal crime 3) Controversies Between States Ex. Disagreements between state governments 4) Disputes Between Parties From Different States Ex. Lawsuits between citizens of different states

3 Federal Court Jurisdiction
5) Suits Involving the Federal Government Ex. US govt. may sue someone, private parties may sue US govt. 6) Cases Involving Foreign Governments & Treaties Ex. Dispute between a foreign govt. & US govt. or private party 7) Cases Based on Admiralty & Maritime Laws Ex. Laws concern accidents or crimes on the high seas 8) Cases Involving U.S. Diplomats


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