Quimbee - Standing (Easy)

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What is the difference between statutory standing and prudential standing?

Statutory standing involves specific statutes, while prudential standing is based on prudent judicial administration. (correct)

Statutory standing is related to the stage of litigation, while prudential standing depends on the defendant's motion.

Statutory standing can only be established at trial, while prudential standing is determined during summary judgment.

Statutory standing is based on prudent judicial administration, while prudential standing involves specific statutes.

In what situation does prudential standing come into play?

When a defendant moves to dismiss a complaint

When the plaintiff plausibly alleges Article III standing

During trial or summary judgment

When the court favors resolution of a dispute (correct)

At what stage of litigation does the question of plausibly alleged Article III standing arise?

Appeal

Summary judgment

Trial

Motion to dismiss (correct)

What determines whether a plaintiff has actually established the elements of Article III standing?

Whether the issue arises at trial Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the power of unelected federal judges to strike down statutes enacted by elected representatives?

Countermajoritarian difficulty Signup and view all the answers

How may the same facts give rise to different standing analyses?

Depending on the defendant's motion in the litigation Signup and view all the answers

What is the key consideration in determining whether a plaintiff has plausibly alleged Article III standing?

The content of the complaint Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government has the power to limit the jurisdiction of federal courts as a check on their power?

Congress Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of justiciability doctrines in relation to the federal courts?

To specify which kinds of disputes federal courts are allowed to hear Signup and view all the answers

Which doctrine is considered the most important and widespread among those stemming from the case-or-controversy requirement?

Standing Signup and view all the answers

What principle does the Supreme Court consider fundamental to the judiciary's proper role in the system of government?

Limiting federal-court jurisdiction to actual cases or controversies Signup and view all the answers

How does Article III constrain federal courts in the exercise of their power?

To judicial rather than legislative or executive power Signup and view all the answers

What are the three elements a plaintiff must satisfy for a lawsuit to have Article III standing?

Injury-in-fact, causation, redressability Signup and view all the answers

What is the first sub-query related to the injury-in-fact requirement?

Whether the injury is personal or generalized Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Article III standing?

Statutory standing Signup and view all the answers

Why is it often more difficult to satisfy the injury-in-fact requirement when the claim arises from a right protecting broad classes of the public?

Because Congress can create injuries not recognized at common law Signup and view all the answers

What does redressability refer to in the context of Article III standing?

Ensuring that a favorable court decision will at least ameliorate the claimed injury Signup and view all the answers

What does the causation requirement for Article III standing focus on?

Whether the defendant's conduct caused the harm or not Signup and view all the answers

Why do states have standing to sue the federal government in certain instances?

When enforcing their interests or those of their citizens Signup and view all the answers

When can taxpayers have standing to challenge government expenditures?

When spending supports particular religious activities violating rights Signup and view all the answers

Who enforces Article III standing requirements in court proceedings?

Any party involved in the case or the court itself at any time Signup and view all the answers

Why are all three elements of Article III standing considered jurisdictional?

To allow any party to establish standing at any stage of court proceedings Signup and view all the answers