Answer:
1- The correct answer is D. The Supreme Court does not exercise original jurisdiction over cases that circuit courts appeal to it.
2- The correct answer is A. A case that would originate at the Supreme Court rather than at a lower court would be if New York and New Jersey are suing each other over water rights on the Hudson River.
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest federal court in the legal system of the United States, located in the capital Washington DC.
The Supreme Court is the only United States court specifically included in the United States Constitution. In its original jurisdiction, the Supreme Court deals with matters of concern under the Constitution, federal law, or federal treaties, involving a state or federal officials. In addition, they are responsible for maritime law and for matters involving foreign citizens or governments or the United States federal government itself.
