LAWS 200 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Cooperative Federalism, Supremacy Clause, Dual Federalism
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Book questions pg 145: plaintiff - jake, az; defendant - callie, al, accident in colorado; k in damages, negligence suit. a for fed ct, need more than k in damages and citizens from diff states. b yes. plaintiff waives right by bringing case here; lowest level ct and. c yes bc jury/witnesses is from this county and is familiar/has knowledge with area. d technically bc fed ct has jurisdiction, but is limited. Out of the way for all parties involved. e no because it is appellate court, not trial: no bc court does not have personal jurisdiction if defendant is not presented with summons. Purpose of us constitution set basic law of land. Most basic principles in how to govern land. Judicial review- ct power to declare certain congressional acts unconstitutional. Grants power to congress to make laws but can be deemed unconstitutional by ct system. Prevent tyranny; make sure everything being done fairly.