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Marbury v. Madison · US History

Which of the following best describes the 'Original Jurisdiction' mentioned in the case?

  1. The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time
  2. The authority of a court to review decisions made by lower courts
  3. The power of the President to appoint judges without Senate approval
  4. The right of a citizen to sue the government for damages
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Correct answer: The authority of a court to hear a case for the first time

Original jurisdiction refers to the Court's authority to hear a case as a trial court rather than on appeal. Marshall argued that Congress could not expand the Court's original jurisdiction beyond the specific categories listed in Article III of the Constitution.

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