One example of ________ is the fact that a lawsuit filed by California against Nevada
Over river pollution goes directly before the Supreme Court.
A)stare decisis
B)granting a writ of certiorari
C)original jurisdiction
D)appellate jurisdiction

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Original jurisdiction refers to a court's authority to hear a case directly without it having been brought to it on appeal. In this case, the lawsuit filed by California against Nevada over river pollution is going directly before the Supreme Court because the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in cases involving disputes between states.

One Example of ________ Is the Fact That a Lawsuit