Identify the area over which federal courts have jurisdiction.

A. Cases involving the United States as a party, cases involving a law passed by the U.S. Congress, constitutional issues, and cases requiring the interpretation of international treaties.
B. Cases involving the United States as a party, cases involving a law passed by the U.S. Congress, constitutional issues, and cases in which an individual from another state is suing for damages less than US$75,000.
C. Cases involving the United States as a party, cases involving a law passed by the U.S. Congress, constitutional issues, and cases in which an individual sues another individual for damages over US$75,000.
D. Cases involving the United States as a party, cases involving a law passed by the U.S. Congress, constitutional issues, and cases requiring the interpretation of an outside party.


A. Cases involving the United States as a party, cases involving a law passed by the U.S. Congress, constitutional issues, and cases requiring the interpretation of international treaties.

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