The US Supreme Court Is the "Highest Court in the Land

question 8

Essay

The U.S. Supreme Court is the "highest court in the land," yet it does not have original jurisdiction in most cases. How does a case from a state court enter the federal system? Describe the different ways in which cases move on to the Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Stereotype

To place a person or group of persons into an inflexible, all-encompassing category.

Stereotyping

The act of assigning a fixed, oversimplified image or idea to a person or group, often based on limited information and resulting in prejudiced attitudes or actions.

Affection

A feeling of fondness or liking for someone or something, often shown through physical or verbal gestures.

Structure

The arrangement or organization of components within a system, or the framework that defines the relationship between different parts.