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What type of matters are seen in Federal Court?

  1. Only criminal cases

  2. Only civil cases

  3. Matters concerning the federal government; immigration and refugee laws, shipping, navigation, intellectual property, and tax.

  4. Family disputes

The correct answer is: Matters concerning the federal government; immigration and refugee laws, shipping, navigation, intellectual property, and tax.

Federal courts primarily handle matters involving the federal government, such as immigration and refugee laws, shipping, navigation, intellectual property, and tax. While criminal cases may also be heard in federal court, they are not the only type of case seen there and are not the main focus. Civil cases, which involve disputes between individuals or organizations, can also be heard in federal court, but this is not their primary purpose. Additionally, family disputes are typically handled in state courts rather than federal courts.