Question

What type of jurisdiction gives the Supreme Court the authority to grant a writ of certiorari? A. Appellate and original jurisdiction b. Original jurisdiction c. Rule 10 d. Appellate jurisdiction

Answer 1

The type of jurisdiction that gives the Supreme Court the authority to grant a writ of certiorari is **d. Appellate jurisdiction**. The Supreme Court primarily exercises appellate jurisdiction to review decisions made by lower courts and can issue a writ of certiorari to hear cases that are significant or raise important legal questions.