Question 1
The U.S. Courts of Appeals do not have jurisdiction in
appeals from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
cases appealed from the U.S. district courts.
civil cases.
cases that have not first been argued in some other forum.
Question 2
Which of the following types of cases would generally not be brought to federal court?
illegal importation of narcotics
patent claims
murder
violations of the U.S. postal laws.
Question 3
In order for the U.S. trial courts to have jurisdiction in a case, what must happen?
federal question must be raised
indictment must be obtained
declaratory judgment must be rendered
political question must be involved