in terms of jurisdiction, the supreme court has executive and appellate. original and appellate. legislative and original. original and executive.

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has original and appellate jurisdiction. Original jurisdiction means the Supreme Court is the first to hear certain cases, such as disputes between states or cases involving ambassadors and public ministers. Appellate jurisdiction means the Supreme Court reviews decisions made by lower courts, mainly acting as the highest court of appeal in the federal judicial system. The Court rarely exercises original jurisdiction and most of its cases come through appellate jurisdiction. It does not have executive or legislative jurisdiction. This structure is grounded in Article III of the U.S. Constitution and further shaped by laws and judicial precedent.