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Several merchants signed a binding arbitration agreement with the American Express Company. The arbitration agreement included a clause prohibiting class action arbitration. Later, after a serious dispute arose involving a federal statute, the merchants sought class action arbitration against American Express Company, arguing that it would be too expensive to pursue the claims individually. Assuming the Federal Arbitration Act applies, how should a court rule on the issue?

As established in the U.S. Constitution, the federal government is divided into how many branches of government?

Colorado is concerned with the recent outbreak of a waterborne disease in several of its counties. The disease has afflicted hundreds of the state’s residents. As a “first step” to eradicate the disease, the Colorado state legislature enacts a law that requires all water repositories within the state to be tested at least weekly. If this law is challenged in federal court based on the argument that it is stricter than the current federal Clean Water Act, what would the court likely conclude?

Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure?

Brijesh and Ainara live in different states. Brijesh is suing Ainara for $40,000 for personal injuries sustained in an automobile accident. In which court(s) can Brijesh sue Ainara?

The three branches of the federal government are found where in the U.S. Constitution?

Which of the following is defined as the general study and practice of decisions about what is good or right?

A court’s power to hear certain kinds of cases is known as __________ jurisdiction.

Which of the following is true regarding the Fifth Amendment’s Takings Clause?

Executive agencies are generally located within the executive branch, under one of which of the following?