Author Question: What is the point of original jurisdiction for most litigation in the federal courts? a. the ... (Read 39 times)

cnetterville · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is the point of original jurisdiction for most litigation in the federal courts?

a. the Supreme Court
b. the U.S. district courts
c. the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
d. the U.S. courts of appeals

Question 2

At President Roosevelt's urging, Congress passed dozens of laws designed to end the Depression. Why did the Supreme Court initially overturn some of these laws?

a. The Court believed that federal intervention in the economy was unconstitutional.
b. The Court believed that Roosevelt was meddling in the Court's jurisdiction.
c. The Court typically gave deference to the decisions enacted by the elected branches of government.
d. Federal intervention in the economy was perceived as being the best way to end the Great Depression.