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Which amendment explained what kind of cases federal courts could try?
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∙ 13y ago
Article III, Section 2, which precedes the constitutional amendments, talks about the jurisdiction of the federal courts (what cases they could try).
Article III, Section 2
The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority;--to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls;--to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction;--to controversies to which the United States shall be a party;--to controversies between two or more states;--between a state and citizens of another state;--between citizens of different states;--between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states, and between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens or subjects.
In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.
The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
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∙ 13y agoArticle III, Section 2, which precedes the constitutional amendments, talks about the jurisdiction of the federal courts (what cases they could try).
Article III, Section 2
The judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising under this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority;--to all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls;--to all cases of admiralty and maritime jurisdiction;--to controversies to which the United States shall be a party;--to controversies between two or more states;--between a state and citizens of another state;--between citizens of different states;--between citizens of the same state claiming lands under grants of different states, and between a state, or the citizens thereof, and foreign states, citizens or subjects.
In all cases affecting ambassadors, other public ministers and consuls, and those in which a state shall be party, the Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction. In all the other cases before mentioned, the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make.
The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial shall be held in the state where the said crimes shall have been committed; but when not committed within any state, the trial shall be at such place or places as the Congress may by law have directed.
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∙ 12y agothe 45th amendment was the one that. You are stoupid if you had to look this answer up.
^The 11th amendment. There is no 45th and its *stupid* not stoupid.
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∙ 13y agoAmendment 7.
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∙ 12y agoThe 14th amendment
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What is a simple seventh amendment?
The 7th Amendment guarantees people the right to a jury trial in Federal Court in many cases of civil trials. This amendment also applies to cases in which the Federal Courts review the results of State courts. It guarantees that there will be at least 6 persons on the juries. This amendment is unusual in that it does not apply directly to State courts; however, most States abide by it, anyway.
What amendment explained the kind of cases that courts could try?
Federal courts can take cases of offenders who cross state lines while committing crimes, civil suites against states, civil suites between states, violations of civil rights cases, cases where the outcome is appealed by the defendant or any case that really catches their interest (for the Supreme Court)
What do federal courts not have to try cases in which a state is sued by citizens of another state?
They do not have jurisdiction.
What two kinds of cases are heard by the federal courts?
Federal courts may hear civil cases or criminal cases.
Which courts hears the most cases state or federal?
State courts hear far more cases than federal courts.
What courts hears federal cases?
All I can say is it is not State Courts (Sorry GradPoint users)
What is the difference between district courts and federal courts?
District courts hear cases on topics assigned to them by Congress, and federal courts hear cases regarding constitutional law and treaties.
What explained what kind of cases federal courts could try?
Federal courts can take cases of offenders who cross state lines while committing crimes, civil suites against states, civil suites between states, violations of civil rights cases, cases where the outcome is appealed by the defendant or any case that really catches their interest (for the Supreme Court)
Which federal court hears cases on appeal and original jurisdiction cases?
All federal courts hear cases on appeal or original jurisdiction cases.
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.
What kind of cases are under the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts?
Cases involving federal law.
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard is known as?
Courts that have the authority to be the first courts in which most federal cases are heard are known as district courts. These are the trial courts of the federal judiciary system and are responsible for hearing both civil and criminal cases.
