Federal courts have original jurisdiction over all of the following types of cases EXCEPT:
A) cases arising under the U.S. Constitution
B) controversies in which the U.S. is a party
C) state constitutions
D) controversies between states

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Federal courts have original jurisdiction over cases involving the U.S. Constitution, controversies where the U.S. is a party, and disputes between states. However, they do not have original jurisdiction over matters concerning state constitutions, as these are typically handled by the state's own judicial system.

Federal Courts Have Original Jurisdiction Over All of the Following