Question

4598011 integrated social studies
interactive chart: how a case reaches the supreme court
a case reaches the supreme court
what is an example of the supreme courts original jurisdiction?
a. a case reaching the court through a writ of certiorari
b. a kidnapping case sent to the court on appeal
c. an appeal from the federal court of appeals
d. a case between two different states

Explanation:

Original jurisdiction means a court hears a case first, not on appeal. Options A, B, and C all involve appeals or writs for review (appellate jurisdiction). Only cases between two U.S. states are explicitly defined as part of the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction under the U.S. Constitution.

Answer:

D. a case between two different States