Question

1. in which instance would the supreme court have original jurisdiction?

the state of virginia disputes a land claim with the state of west virginia.
a u.s. citizen in california is accused of committing acts of terrorism in oregon.
apple computer is alleged to hold a market monopoly on a widely used software package.
the captain of an oil tanker that caused a spill along protected u.s. waters is suspected of negligence.
clear all

Explanation:

The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction (cases heard first here) in disputes between states (per Article III, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution). The first option involves a dispute between Virginia and West Virginia (two states), so this is when the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction. The other options involve individual - state disputes, corporate antitrust, or a maritime - negligence case, which fall under appellate or other court jurisdictions initially.

Answer:

The state of Virginia disputes a land claim with the state of West Virginia.