The general rule is that a case is accepted by the U. S. Supreme Court for decision only if that case has nationwide significance." Is this statement true or false?

A) True

B) False

As the Supreme court of most nations is the the highest court of law in Federal Jurisdiction likewise is the Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court of law in the United States. The United States Supreme Court was established in the year 1789 through the Judicial Act of 1789.

The officials of the United States Supreme court are nominated by the President of the United States and the nomination can be confirmed through the United States senate.

Now let us take a look at the statement in the question;

'' The general rule is that a case is accepted by the U. S. Supreme Court for decision only if that case has nationwide significance''.

The above statement is true because if the case is not affecting the nation in one way or the other, the case can be solved in district courts.

Answer: Yes, that is a true statement! When a case is within a District then that District has to abide by that law; however, the Nation is not under the same law until the case goes to the Supreme Court and it is affirmed.