The Judicial Branch Chapter 8
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
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