The Fact That the Death of a Spouse Is a Very

question 16

Multiple Choice

The fact that the death of a spouse is a very difficult experience helps explain why

• A)surviving partners thrive once this transition is behind them.
• B)the surviving partner is at high risk of death, sometimes by suicide.
• C)divorce rates are high as people enter old age.
• D)single people typically outlive married people.

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Definitions:

Concurrent Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction that exists when two different courts have the power to hear a case. For example, some cases can be heard in either a federal or a state court.

Federal

Federal refers to the national level of government, and the system of government that unites states or provinces within a country under a central authority.

State Court

A court that is established by the laws of a state within the United States, having jurisdiction over matters specific to that state.

Diversity of Citizenship

A basis for federal court jurisdiction when parties in a lawsuit are citizens of different states or a foreign country, allowing for disputes to be heard in federal court.