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The Supreme Court has jurisdiction over cases involving questions of federal or constitutional law or US treaties.
- They don't have jurisdiction over matters involving state or municipal laws or state constitutions, unless the case involves a conflict between two states, or a law or ordinance repugnant to the US Constitution.
- They don't have jurisdiction over cases from state courts if the federal question (constitutional issue or matter of federal law) was not raised at trial and preserved through the appellate process.
- They don't have jurisdiction cases involving political questions, such as appeals of impeachment.
- They don't have jurisdiction over cases prohibited by the Constitution or by constitutional Amendment, such as conflicts between the citizens of one state and the government of another (per the 11th Amendment), unless the state(s) waive their 11th Amendment protection or a state official is sued by name.
- They don't have jurisdiction over cases on matters from which Congress has stripped their appellate jurisdiction, assigning it to another court.
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Who has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors?
In cases involving ambassadors, it is the Supreme Court of the United States that has original jurisdiction. The Supreme Court was formed in 1789.
Does the US Supreme Court answer to the International Court?
No. The US Supreme Court and International Court are unrelated and have jurisdiction over different types of cases.
What kind of jurisdiction does the US Supreme Court have over cases related to Congressional legislation?
co-appellate jurisdiction
The Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction for cases involving which officials?
According to Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution, the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases:affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consulsdisputes between the states (original and exclusive jurisdiction, see 28 U.S.C. § 1251)Currently, the US Supreme Court only exercises original jurisdiction in disputes between the states; per 28 USC § 1251, the Court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the US District Courts over cases involving ambassadors. Congress allocated original jurisdiction over cases involving foreign officials to the US District Courts, because the Supreme Court does not have original and exclusive jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction is shared with the US District Courts.In all other cases the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction.
Where did US Supreme Court receive its appellate jurisdiction?
The Constitution and CongressArticle III of the Constitution lists the classes of cases over which the US Supreme Court may exercise appellate jurisdiction; Congress has some ability to change this jurisdiction.
Who has original jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors?
In cases involving ambassadors, it is the Supreme Court of the United States that has original jurisdiction. The Supreme Court was formed in 1789.
Does Omaha have a Supreme Court?
The state Supreme Court that has jurisdiction over cases originating in Omaha is the Nebraska Supreme Court, which meets in Lincoln.
Does the US Supreme Court answer to the International Court?
No. The US Supreme Court and International Court are unrelated and have jurisdiction over different types of cases.
Who decides which appellate cases the US Supreme Court will hear?
Congress has authority to set or change the US Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction. The Supreme Court itself has full discretion over which cases it chooses to hear under its appellate jurisdiction.
What kind of jurisdiction does the US Supreme Court have over cases related to Congressional legislation?
co-appellate jurisdiction
What kind of jurisdiction does the US Supreme Court automatically have?
The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over disputes between the states; it also has original, but shared, jurisdiction over cases involving ambassadors (although the latter class of case is not automatic). Congress cannot remove the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction; that action can only be accomplished through constitutional amendment.
The Supreme Court shall have original jurisdiction for cases involving which officials?
According to Article III, Section 2 of the Constitution, the US Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over cases:affecting ambassadors and other public ministers and consulsdisputes between the states (original and exclusive jurisdiction, see 28 U.S.C. § 1251)Currently, the US Supreme Court only exercises original jurisdiction in disputes between the states; per 28 USC § 1251, the Court has concurrent original jurisdiction with the US District Courts over cases involving ambassadors. Congress allocated original jurisdiction over cases involving foreign officials to the US District Courts, because the Supreme Court does not have original and exclusive jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction is shared with the US District Courts.In all other cases the Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction.
When does the US Supreme Court get the last say and in what kind of cases does the US Supreme Court not have the last say?
The Supreme Court always has the last say for cases that fall under its jurisdiction. The Court no longer has mandatory jurisdiction and may exercise full discretion over which cases it hears. The decision of the Court is final, unless modified by the Court itself or by constitutional amendment.
What kind of cases does the US Supreme Court and federal judiciary have jurisdiction over?
Cases that have federal jurisdiction. They can either arise under federal law or be state law cases that gain jurisdiction through diversity jurisdiction.
Does any supreme court have to hear a case?
State supreme courts (or their equivalent) typically have mandatory jurisdiction over certain types of cases, such as death penalty appeals. The US Supreme Court has full discretion over which cases they review.
Which court has jurisdiction over divorce cases?
Family court typically has jurisdiction over divorce cases.
Where did US Supreme Court receive its appellate jurisdiction?
The Constitution and CongressArticle III of the Constitution lists the classes of cases over which the US Supreme Court may exercise appellate jurisdiction; Congress has some ability to change this jurisdiction.
