Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

Question 2

Original Jurisdiction

Answer 2

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in all cases affecting ambassadors, public ministers, consuls, and those in which a state is a party,

Question 3

Appellate Jurisdiction

Answer 3

The Supreme Court has appellate jurisdiction in all cases to which
federal judicial power extends under Article III, subject to congressional
exceptions and regulation

Question 4

Writ of Certiorari—Most Cases

Answer 4

The Supreme Court has complete discretion to hear cases that come
to it by certiorari. The cases that come by certiorari are:
* Cases from the highest state court capable of providing a decision
where (1) the constitutionality of a federal statute, federal treaty, or state statute is in issue, or (2) a state statute allegedly
violates federal law; and All cases from federal courts of appeals