Federal Judiciary

Question 1

Which amend bars suits against states in federal courts, state courts, or federal agencies?

Answer 1

11th Amendment

Question 2

A federal court may hear a suit against a state when (3 cases):

Answer 2

1. the state expressly consented to being sued
2. Where Congress authorizes suit against the state pursuant to federal laws adopted under Section 5 of 14th Amendment
3. in an action by the federal government against the state

Question 3

The four justiciable requirements that must exist in order to establish the “cases and controversies” prerequisite are:

Answer 3

1. Standing
2. Ripeness
3. Mootness
4. Political Question