Which of the Following Is True Regarding State and Federal

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding state and federal court jurisdiction?

• A) State courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a federal court intervenes.
• B) In all cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts.
• C) Federal courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a state court intervenes.
• D) In all cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction unless the state's Supreme Court grants jurisdiction to a federal court in the state.
• E) In some cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction; in some cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts; and state courts also have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system.