Original jurisdiction refers to

A. The supreme courts authority to hear a case for the first time

B. The supreme courts authority to hear a case from a lower court

C. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the executive branch

D. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the legislative branch

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Tyrone Curry

8 December, 13:12

Original jurisdiction refers to

A. The supreme courts authority to hear a case for the first time

B. The supreme courts authority to hear a case from a lower court

C. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the executive branch

D. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the legislative branch

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Alisha Hebert · Answer 1

A is correct, in part.

A Court with original jurisdiction is one, at any level, that has the right to hear a case for the first time.

The Supreme Court rarely has original jurisdiction.

Original jurisdiction refers toA. The supreme courts authority to hear a case for the first timeB. The supreme courts authority to hear a case from a lower courtC. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the executive branchD. A lower courts authority to hear a case from the legislative branch