Asked by Becky Tseng on Jun 14, 2024

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Which of the following is a path that a case could take through the U.S. court system?

A) State trial court to a state supreme court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
B) State trial court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
C) U.S. district court to the state supreme court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
D) State trial court to the U.S. district court to the U.S. Supreme Court.
E) State trial court to the U.S. circuit court of appeals.

U.S. Court System

The U.S. Court System is a hierarchical legal framework comprising various levels of courts, including the Supreme Court, federal appellate and district courts, and state courts, each with different jurisdictions and responsibilities.

State Supreme Court

The highest court in a U.S. state, responsible for interpreting state laws and constitutions.

U.S. Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, consisting of nine justices and having ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving issues of federal law.

  • Comprehend the procedural and jurisdictional intricacies associated with filing and appealing cases within the U.S. judicial system.
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Joseph BergnerJun 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Cases can move from a state trial court to a state supreme court and then potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court if the case involves a significant federal question or constitutional issue.