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Federal court jurisdiction

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The authority of federal courts to hear certain types of cases, which Congress can help determine.

AP course connection

Topic 2.1: 2.1 Congress: The Senate and the House of Representatives

Unit 2

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