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Describe the two types of cases that the Constitution grants the federal courts and five specific cases that fall within the state jurisdiction.

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Federal courts hear criminal (the defendant is tried for conduct that is considered to be illegal according to the state's legislature, or the government), civil (may involve any combination of private citizens, businesses, government institutions, or other parties), and bankruptcy cases.

Specific case types that fall under state jurisdiction include:

1) will and estate cases

2) juvenile court

3) family court

4) Robberies

5) Traffic violations

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