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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

Congress enacts a statute barring federal courts from hearing any challenges to the constitutionality of a federal election law. A voter files a lawsuit in federal court, arguing that the election law violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Constitution. The federal court dismisses the case, citing Congress's jurisdiction-limiting statute. The voter appeals, asserting that Congress exceeded its constitutional authority. How should the appellate court evaluate the statute?

  • The statute falls within Congress's authority under Article III, which allows the legislature to determine the jurisdiction of federal courts.

  • The statute oversteps Congress's authority under Article III because it blocks judicial review of constitutional challenges, undermining separation of powers.

  • The statute reflects a legislative effort to shift specific types of constitutional challenges away from federal courts and to state courts.

  • The statute grants Congress the ability to regulate the jurisdiction of federal courts without violating constitutional governance.

Multistate Bar Examination
Constitutional Law
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