Asked by Niloufar Firouzi on Sep 30, 2024

When the U.S.Supreme Court has ________ it acts as a trial court.

A) exclusive jurisdiction
B) original jurisdiction
C) limited jurisdiction
D) concurrent jurisdiction

Original Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time, as opposed to hearing an appeal from a lower court.

Supreme Court

The highest judicial court in a country or state, which often has the ultimate appellate jurisdiction.

Exclusive Jurisdiction

The sole power of a court over the particular case or legal issue.

  • Apprehend the assortment of grounds for jurisdiction and the consequences they entail for state and federal courts.