Power of the Judiciary

Question 1

Power of the federal courts

Answer 1

Federal courts have the power to hear cases and controversies that are based on a federal question, diversity cases, and admiralty and maritime cases.

Question 2

Standing

Answer 2

P must have standing to sue in court and it exists when:

1. Individual needs an injury, in fact, causation and redressability in order to file a lawsuit.
2. the case must be ripe and cannot be moot.
3. A court will not render advisory opinions.

(injunctive/declaratory = show imminent threat of future injury)

Question 3

Organization standing

Answer 3

for an organization to have standing it must show:

a. a member has standing
b. the member’s injury is related to the purpose of the organization and
c. individual members are not required to participate in the lawsuit.m

Question 4

Third standing

Answer 4

not permitted unless:
a. close relationship exists
b. it’s difficult or unlikely for the third party to assert their rights on their own or
the third party is an organization.