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Question 10 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?

Answer
A
a case appealed from a lower court
B
a case between two companies
C
a case involving the laws of a single state
D
a case between two states

Explanation

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over certain cases that go directly to it, including disputes between two or more states. A case between two states therefore fits original jurisdiction. Cases appealed from lower courts fall under appellate jurisdiction, not original jurisdiction.

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