When the courts have federal jurisdiction whenever a national law is at issue, it is considered:
A.
stare decisis.
B. federal question jurisdiction.
C. diversity jurisdiction.
D. All of the above
im confused between A and D
To determine the correct answer, let's break down the options and understand their meanings:
A. Stare decisis refers to the legal principle of deciding new cases based on precedent or previously decided cases.
B. Federal question jurisdiction refers to the authority of federal courts to hear cases involving federal laws or issues arising under the U.S. Constitution.
C. Diversity jurisdiction refers to the jurisdiction of federal courts over cases between parties from different states, or between U.S. citizens and foreign citizens, where the amount in controversy is more than a certain threshold.
Now, let's consider the question again: "When the courts have federal jurisdiction whenever a national law is at issue, it is considered:"
Since the question is specifically asking about federal jurisdiction in cases involving national laws, the correct answer would be B. Federal question jurisdiction. This is because federal courts have jurisdiction over cases that involve federal laws, including cases addressing constitutional issues or federal statutes.
Answer choice D, "All of the above," would not be correct in this context because stare decisis and diversity jurisdiction do not specifically relate to cases involving national laws.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. Federal question jurisdiction.