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.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has what is known as "certiorari" power, meaning it can choose which cases it wants to hear. This discretion allows the Court to focus on cases of significant constitutional or federal importance, among other criteria. There is no automatic right to have one's case heard by the Supreme Court, making option E correct.

Which of the Following Is True of Someone's Right to Have