Paralegal

Category - Legal System

To assert a claim under the U.S. Constitution in federal court, the plaintiff must have ______________.
  1. Ripeness.
  2. U.S. citizenship.
  3. Standing.
  4. A lawyer.
Explanation
Answer: C - Standing. In federal court, a plaintiff has standing when the plaintiff has some personal right or interest at stake in the case. Generally, to assert a claim under the Constitution or federal law, the plaintiff must have (1) an injury in fact, (2) caused by government conduct, (3) that can be redressed by a ruling in the plaintiff’s favor.
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