Under federal jurisdiction, which statement about standing is accurate?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for early appeals
• D. Only in state courts

Answer: (A)

Standing in federal court means a party must have a concrete, particularized injury that is fairly traceable to the defendant and that a court decision could redress. This is a jurisdictional requirement tied to the ongoing existence of a case or controversy under Article III. Because federal courts may only decide actual disputes, a plaintiff must demonstrate injury, causation, and redressability at the time the suit is filed. If those elements aren’t shown, the court lacks subject-matter jurisdiction and cannot hear the case. That’s why the statement about standing under federal jurisdiction is true: standing is required to bring a federal case, not just for appeals, and it also governs federal cases rather than being limited to state courts.