What court would have original jurisdiction if North Carolina was suing South Carolina over a territorial dispute?
A) United States Supreme Court
B) North Carolina Supreme Court
C) South Carolina Supreme Court
D) United States District Court

Respuesta :

A is the correct answer.

According to the Constitution, the Supreme Court hears cases  "in which a State shall be a Party."

Answer:

The correct answer is A. If North Carolina was suing South Carolina over a territorial dispute, the United States Supreme Court would have original jurisdiction.

Explanation:

According to the Second Section of Article III of the Constitution of the United States, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction to settle cases in which disputes between two or more states are discussed.

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