The Purpose of Allowing Federal Jurisdiction When a Dispute Arises

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Multiple Choice

The purpose of allowing federal jurisdiction when a dispute arises between citizens of different states is:

• A) to give the defendant an advantage
• B) to give the plaintiff an advantage
• C) to provide a neutral forum for handling such disputes
• D) to prevent one state courts from having more cases than another state's courts
• E) none of the other choices are correct

Identify the constitutional constraints on legislative actions, including the necessity for congruence with the Constitution.

Recognize the implications of the commerce clause on federal and state regulatory powers.

Discern the applicability of the privileges and immunities clause to state-to-state interaction.

Grasp the concept of federalism and the division of powers among different branches of government.

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