Question

Which of the following cases would the U.S. Supreme Court be the first to hear?
a. a civil trial between residents of one U.S. state
b. a civil trial where neighbors sue one another
c. a criminal trial involving a U.S. ambassador
d. a criminal trial for a suspect in a murder

Answer 1

I think its A

Answer 2

what does it mean though?

Answer 3

thats just people of one state having a civil trial: whereas my notes say: An example of a situation where the U.S. Supreme Court would have original jurisdiction would be if one state government sued another state government, like North Dakota versus South Dakota.

Answer 4

idk im not a lawyer. lol

Answer 5

haha :) ok thanks anyway...

Answer 6

the correct one is (i just finished the test) a criminal trial involving a U.S. ambassador