You are a federal prosecutor trying an important "landmark" case. You are quite certain that, no matter which way the case is decided, it will someday have its subject matter argued before the United States Supreme Court. You feel this way because the case's subject matter is clearly of significant national importance. Which of the following is TRUE of most of the Supreme Court's work?
A. It is as a trial court.
B. It is as an appellate court.
C. It is as a court of original jurisdiction.
D. It is subject to a higher court's review.
Answer: B
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