The principal effect of the Federal Tort Claims Act was to
A) eliminate much of federal sovereign immunity.
B) make the federal courts available for review of state tort actions.
C) restrict federal tort actions to diversity cases.
D) shield federal officials from liability.

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The Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) primarily waived the United States' sovereign immunity, allowing itself to be sued for certain torts committed by persons acting on behalf of the United States. This marked a significant shift, as prior to the FTCA, it was generally impossible to sue the federal government for most torts.

The Principal Effect of the Federal Tort Claims Act Was