Author Question: An inmate in a state prison claims his United States constitutional rights prohibiting cruel and ... (Read 78 times)

Capo · **on:** Jun 24, 2018

An inmate in a state prison claims his United States constitutional rights prohibiting cruel and unusual punishment are being violated by the state correctional facility. This case
A)may not be decided by a federal court since it involves a state facility.
B)must be decided by the state court where the inmate established residency before going to prison.
C)is a federal question case over which the federal courts have jurisdiction.
D)cannot be heard, as prisoners lose the right to sue.

Question 2

The United States has taken a position that legal issues are best resolved by lawsuits involving parties with conflicting interests presenting their strongest possible case to a neutral factfinder. Because of this, the legal system in the United States is considered
A)an adversary system.
B)a conflict system.
C)an alternative dispute resolution system.
D)a mediation system.