Constitutional Law

Question 1

The Eleventh Amendment

Answer 1

prohibits private individuals from suing states for money damages in federal court without their consent, subject to the following exceptions:

1. federal suits against sister states or suits brought by the federal government against a state
2. lawsuits against subdivisions, towns, cities (no immunity)
3. most lawsuits for injunctions
4. the state consents
5. suits against state officials for abusing their power and enforcing thei

The 11 the Amendment recognizes the states and their governmental immunity.

Question 2

Jurisdiction of federal courts

Answer 2

• diversity matters
• federal question mattes
• controversies where the US is a party
• controversies between 2 or more states
  controversies between a state and citizens of another state
  controversies affecting consuls and ambassadors