Which of the following statements is true of the United States Supreme Court?
a. The Supreme Court has appellate authority over cases decided by the U.S. courts of appeals.
b. The U.S. Supreme Court is on the middle tier of the federal court system.
c. The Supreme Court primarily acts as a trial court.
d. Most cases originate at the Supreme Court level.
e. The United States Supreme Court consists of ten justices—one chief justice and nine associate justices.
Answer: a. The Supreme Court has appellate authority over cases decided by the U.S. courts of appeals.
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