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Jurisdiction of the federal courts do not include civil cases?
Federal courts of general jurisdiction (US District Courts, etc.) handle both civil and criminal cases.
Which court had original jurisdiction in cases involving foreign dignitaries?
Both the US Supreme Court and the US District Courts share original jurisdiction over cases involving foreign diplomats; however, Congress has decided to allow the US District Courts to exercise original jurisdiction in this area. The Supreme Court may choose to hear these cases, but does not.
The authority of a court to rule on certain cases?
The authority of a court to rule on certain cases is known as the jurisdiction of the court. State courts have jurisdiction over matters within that state, and different levels of courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits involving different amounts of money. Federal courts have jurisdiction over lawsuits between citizens of different states, or cases based on federal statutes.
When state and federal courts share authority to hear a case is called?
Concurrent jurisdiction
Which Article of the Constitution gives federal courts the right to rule on cases involving the Constitution federal laws or treaties?
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