Question

One example of ________ is the fact that a lawsuit filed by California against Nevada over river pollution goes directly before the Supreme Court. a. original jurisdiction b. granting a writ of certiorari c. appellate jurisdiction d. stare decisis

Answer 1

Answer:

a. original jurisdiction

Explanation:

• Original jurisdiction is the exclusive power of the Supreme Court of the United States, where certain matters may be brought directly to the Supreme Court.
• In other words, the court has the power to first hear a case in court, contrary to the appellate jurisdiction, which has only the authority to review the jurisdiction of the subordinate court.
• Contextually, a case file that can directly bring California to the Supreme Court on Nevada on river pollution is an example of the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction.