Question

Appellate jurisdiction refers to

the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case for the first time.
the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.

Answer 1

Answer:

the Supreme Court’s authority to hear a case from a lower court.

Explanation:

Appellate jurisdiction is the power of an appellate court to review, amend and overrule decisions of a trial court or other lower tribunal. Most appellate jurisdiction is legislatively created, and may consist of appeals by leave of the appellate court or by right.

Answer 2

Appellate jurisdiction refers to a lower court’s authority to hear a case from the executive branch.