Understanding Sovereign Immunity and Suing the State

What was the primary reason kings were considered immune to lawsuits in historical contexts?

• They were elected by the people.

• They were seen as appointed by God.

• They had military power.

• They were wealthy.

What was the outcome of the Chisholm v. Georgia case?

• The case was dismissed.

• The Supreme Court ruled that Georgia owed money.

• The Supreme Court ruled that states cannot be sued.

• The state of Georgia was found not guilty.

What did the 11th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution establish?

• It abolished sovereign immunity.

• It restricted the judicial power over states.

• It allowed states to sue each other.

• It allowed citizens to sue the government.

In the Ex parte Young case, why was Young stripped of his rights as a state official?

• He was enforcing a constitutional law.

• He was acting in accordance with state policy.

• He was enforcing an unconstitutional law.

• He was not a state official.

What was the key ruling in the Edelman v. Jordan case regarding suing states for money?

• States can be sued for financial compensation.

• States cannot be held financially liable.

• States must compensate for all wrongdoings.

• States can only be sued for non-monetary issues.