Original jurisdiction refers to

A. the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time.

B. the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court.

C. lower court's authority to hear a case from the executive branch.

D. a lower court's authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.

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Lorelei Cole

8 November, 03:14

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Marina Cowan · Answer 1

The best answer is A because of course the supreme court has the authority to hear a case for the first time.

Aliyah Newton · Answer 2

Original jurisdiction refers to the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time. Which means that the answer is A.