Question

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what types of cases are heard by the supreme court? (1 point)
○ cases that are at the starting point in the federal court system
○ cases that are being appealed following a district court decision
○ cases that are controversial and deal with constitutional law
○ all cases that are appealed

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because district courts are the starting point in the federal court system, not the Supreme Court.
• The second option is incorrect as cases appealed from district courts go to circuit courts of appeals first, not directly to the Supreme Court.
• The third option is correct. The Supreme Court typically hears cases that are controversial and involve constitutional law, as well as cases where there is a conflict in interpretation among lower courts.
• The fourth option is incorrect because the Supreme Court does not hear all appealed cases; it has discretion (granting certiorari) to choose which cases to hear.

Answer:

cases that are controversial and deal with constitutional law