Which statement about state and federal court jurisdiction is true?

A) State courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a federal court intervenes.
B) In all cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts.
C) Federal courts begin with exclusive jurisdiction until a state court intervenes.
D) In all cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction unless the state's supreme court grants jurisdiction to a federal court in the state.
E) In some cases, state courts have exclusive jurisdiction; in some cases, state courts have concurrent jurisdiction with the federal courts; and state courts also have the power to hear all cases not within the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal court system.

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Kennedy Simmons · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  State courts have exclusive jurisdiction in certain matters, concurrent jurisdiction with federal courts in others, and the authority to hear all cases not exclusively under federal jurisdiction. This reflects the complex interplay between state and federal court systems in the United States, where jurisdiction is determined by the nature of the case and the specific legal issues involved.

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