Asked by
Christian Paulo Pichay
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
The U.S. Supreme Court:
A) has only appellate jurisdiction, as the nation's highest tribunal.
B) must accept for review any decision appealed under a writ of certiorari .
C) has original jurisdiction over certain types of cases.
D) hears most of its cases through an appeal by right.
Writ of Certiorari
A court order in which a higher court reviews a decision of a lower court.
Original Jurisdiction
The authority of a court to be the first to hear a case, rather than reviewing a decision made by another court.
Appellate Jurisdiction
The authority of a higher court to review and potentially change the decision of a lower court.
- Understand the role and powers of the U.S. Supreme Court, including its jurisdiction and methods of case acceptance.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the role and powers of the U.S. Supreme Court, including its jurisdiction and methods of case acceptance.