Question

In a state's judicial branch, the supreme court hears appeals

Answer 1

The correct answer here is the option B.

The court system in the United States is hierarchical thus it follows a chain of command if you will, of supremacy. The highest legal authority in the United States is the United States Supreme Court which has the final say in the issues concerning the legality of the laws and the interpretation of the Constitution. Thus they hear appeals from the lower courts as the Supreme Court is the highest appellate court in the country.  

Answer 2

The best answer for this question would be: B) from lower courts The Supreme Court's job is to hear legal issues from the lower court, involving the laws of the congress. They have the final judgement of the cases and follows the constitution.