Which of the following is true of someone's right to have their case heard by the U.S. Supreme Court?

A. It only exists in criminal cases.
B. It only exists in federal cases.
C. In only exists in cases where someone has been sentenced to death.
D. It exists in all cases. 
E. It is almost entirely at the Court's discretion.


Answer: E

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