Question

what is discretionary jurisdiction? *
○ a) the authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
○ b) the authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
○ c) the authority of a court to hear appeals from the supreme court
○ d) the authority of a court to issue warrants and subpoenas

according to the case b.w.a. v. farmington r-7 school district (2009), *
could you be suspended for wearing confederate flag clothing in school (
○ yes
○ no

what is the role of the appellate court? *
○ a) to hear cases for the first time and make initial rulings
○ b) to review decisions made by lower courts to see if errors were made
○ c) to facilitate settlement negotiations between parties
○ d) to oversee the selection and appointment of judges in lower courts

Explanation:

First Question (What is discretionary jurisdiction?):

• Option a: Original jurisdiction (courts hearing cases first).
• Option b: Appellate courts review lower court decisions, which relates to discretionary (or appellate) jurisdiction.
• Option c: Supreme Court is highest, courts don’t appeal from it.
• Option d: Issuing warrants/subpoenas is not discretionary jurisdiction. So b is correct.

In B.W.A. v. Farmington R-7 School District, the court held that wearing Confederate flag clothing (seen as disruptive/violating school policy) could lead to suspension. So the answer is Yes.

• Option a: Trial courts hear cases first.
• Option b: Appellate courts review lower court decisions for errors.
• Option c: Facilitating settlements is not their main role.
• Option d: Overseeing judge selection is not their role. So b is correct.

Answer:

b) The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts

Second Question (B.W.A. v. Farmington R-7 School District (2009)):