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?

<p>Whether the issue arises at trial (C)</p> 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?

<p>Countermajoritarian difficulty (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Depending on the defendant's motion in the litigation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The content of the complaint (C)</p> 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?

<p>Congress (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To specify which kinds of disputes federal courts are allowed to hear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Standing (A)</p> 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?

<p>Limiting federal-court jurisdiction to actual cases or controversies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To judicial rather than legislative or executive power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Injury-in-fact, causation, redressability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Whether the injury is personal or generalized (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Statutory standing (D)</p> 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?

<p>Because Congress can create injuries not recognized at common law (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensuring that a favorable court decision will at least ameliorate the claimed injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Whether the defendant's conduct caused the harm or not (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>When enforcing their interests or those of their citizens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can taxpayers have standing to challenge government expenditures?

<p>When spending supports particular religious activities violating rights (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who enforces Article III standing requirements in court proceedings?

<p>Any party involved in the case or the court itself at any time (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To allow any party to establish standing at any stage of court proceedings (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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