Simon, a citizen of Oklahoma, sues Madison, a citizen of Vermont, for copyright infringement. Simon demands $80,000 from Madison in damages. In this scenario, the case qualifies for federal jurisdiction on the grounds of _____

In the 1980s, states raised the minimum drinking age to 21 . What role did the federal government play in bringing this about?

a. Congress required states to raise the drinking age as a condition for receiving federal highway funding. b. The president issued an executive order requiring states to raise the drinking age. c. The Supreme Court issued a decision invalidating state laws that allowed drinking by people under 21. d. Congress made raising the drinking age an eligibility requirement for a competitive grant program.

Which of the following is NOT correct about the usual way that arbitration hearings are conducted?

a. Opening statements by the parties are allowed. b. There is strict adherence to the rules of evidence. c. Direct and cross-examination of witnesses are permitted. d. Arbitration hearings are generally not open to the public.