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US Federal Constitution QUESTION #5822
Question 1
Congress passes a law providing that 'no federal court shall have jurisdiction to hear any case involving the constitutionality of the Selective Service Act.' Is this law valid?
  • Yes, because Article III gives Congress power to make 'exceptions and regulations' to the Supreme Court's appellate jurisdiction.✔️
  • Yes, because military matters are 'political questions' beyond judicial review.
  • No, because Congress cannot strip the Supreme Court of all jurisdiction over a federal constitutional issue.
  • No, because it violates the Separation of Powers by dictating the outcome of cases.
Correct Answer Explanation
Under Article III, Section 2, Congress has the power to regulate and limit the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and to define the jurisdiction of inferior federal courts. While there are limits (it can't destroy the 'essential role' of the court), the MBE generally recognizes this broad 'Exceptions Clause' power.