Divided: Sources of Power for Courts

Federal Courts get their power from the ________ and federal laws.

• Constitution

• President

• Congress

• Supreme Court

State Courts get their power from:

• Federal laws

• State constitutions and state laws

• The President

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following is a subject matter under jurisdiction?

• U.S. laws

• Ambassadors

• Citizens of different states

• 2+ state governments

Which of the following is a subject matter under jurisdiction?

• Treaties with foreign nations

• U.S. government

• If State sues, go to Fed.

• Citizens claiming land in a different state

Which of the following is a subject matter under jurisdiction?

• Interpret Constitution

• Ambassadors

• If State is sued, go to State

• A U.S. citizen and a citizen of a foreign country

Which of the following is a subject matter under jurisdiction?

• Maritime law

• Citizens of different states

• 2+ state governments

• U.S. government

Which of the following is a subject matter under jurisdiction?

• Bankruptcy

• Ambassadors

• If State sues, go to Fed.

• Citizens claiming land in a different state

Which of the following is a party involved under jurisdiction?

• Ambassadors

• U.S. laws

• Maritime law

• Bankruptcy

Which of the following is a party involved under jurisdiction?

• 2+ state governments

• Treaties with foreign nations

• Interpret Constitution

• Maritime law

Which of the following is a party involved under jurisdiction?

• U.S. government

• U.S. laws

• Bankruptcy

• Maritime law