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The vast majority of cases heard by the U.S. Supreme Court come to it through which type of jurisdiction?

A Original jurisdiction
B Appellate jurisdiction
C Concurrent jurisdiction
D Exclusive jurisdiction

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The Supreme Court primarily functions as an appeals court, reviewing decisions made by lower federal courts and state supreme courts. Only a small fraction of cases fall under its original jurisdiction.

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