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.
Learning Objectives
- Apprehend the assortment of grounds for jurisdiction and the consequences they entail for state and federal courts.