Under Federal Question (Civ Pro), which statement is correct?

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Under Federal Question (Civ Pro), which statement is correct?

Federal question jurisdiction exists when the claim is based on federal law. Under the well-pleaded complaint rule, the federal issue must appear on the face of the plaintiff’s properly pleaded complaint, such as a claim grounded in a federal statute, the Constitution, or a treaty. It does not depend on the amount in controversy and does not require complete diversity. Therefore, a claim arising under federal law triggers federal question jurisdiction, while a claim arising under state law does not.

Federal question jurisdiction exists when the claim is based on federal law. Under the well-pleaded complaint rule, the federal issue must appear on the face of the plaintiff’s properly pleaded complaint, such as a claim grounded in a federal statute, the Constitution, or a treaty. It does not depend on the amount in controversy and does not require complete diversity. Therefore, a claim arising under federal law triggers federal question jurisdiction, while a claim arising under state law does not.

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