Asked by Caden Foster on Jun 16, 2024

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Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction in which of the following subject matters?

A) Divorce
B) Adoptions
C) Bankruptcy
D) Divorce and bankruptcy
E) Adoptions and bankruptcy

Exclusive Jurisdiction

The power of a court to adjudicate a case to the exclusion of all other courts.

Federal Courts

Courts established under the Constitution of the United States, which deal with issues pertaining to federal laws and constitutionality.

Bankruptcy

A legal process allowing individuals or entities that cannot repay their debts to seek relief from some or all of their financial obligations.

  • Discern the jurisdictional differences between federal and state courts regarding various legal matters.
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Dipan PatelJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. This means that a bankruptcy case cannot be filed in a state court. Divorce and adoptions are typically handled by state courts.