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Paralegal

Category - Legal System

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The United State District Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving ________________ and ______________.
  1. Federal questions; diversity of citizenship.
  2. Diversity of citizenship; suits between two or more states.
  3. Suits between two or more states; negligence claims for less than $75,000.
  4. Writs of mandamus; negligence claims for less than $75,000.
Explanation
Answer: A - Federal questions; diversity of citizenship. The two most notable areas in which the U.S. District Court has original jurisdiction are federal question cases and diversity of citizenship cases. Federal question cases involve actions arising under the Constitution or federal law. Diversity of citizenship cases involve actions between citizens of different states where the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000.
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