Question

Appellate jurisdiction refers to
Responses

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

Correct answer: "the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court."

Explanation: Appellate jurisdiction is the power of a court to review and revise the decision of a lower court (i.e., to hear appeals). By contrast, original jurisdiction is the power to hear a case for the first time.