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Question 1

The 5 justiciability doctrines are:

1. Prohibition against _____________ ___________
2. Mootness
3. Ripeness
4. Standing
5. _____________ question

Answer 1

advisory opinions

political

Question 2

True or False?

The Supreme Court must avoid cases involving politics

Answer 2

False. The political question doctrine is a misnomer. A political question is one deemed inappropriate for court review.

Question 3

Under the abstention doctrine, a federal court may decline to hear a case over which it has jurisdiction when……?

Answer 3

A potential for conflict with state courts over interpretations of state law exists

Question 4

While the separation of powers may function as a limit on any branch’s powers, it is never a correct answer in response to a question about a particular branch’s _______________.

Answer 4

limitations