Original Jurisdiction Is Defined as ________

Multiple Choice

Original jurisdiction is defined as ________.

A) the power of a court to determine whether a law or government regulation is consistent with the state constitution or U.S.Constitution
B) the authority of a court to annul a death sentence
C) the authority of a court to hear a case "in the first instance"
D) the power of an appellate court to review the decision made by a superior court
E) the authority of an appellate court to overturn the decision of the superior court