Question

If the President feels that an important legal question or fact of public importance has come up or is expected to come up in some court, he can ask the Supreme Court for its advice. This comes under _______________.

• A. Original jurisdiction
• B. Advisory jurisdiction
• C. Appellate jurisdiction
• D. Court of record

Answer 1

The correct option is B Advisory jurisdiction

The Supreme Court has advisory jurisdiction (to give its opinion) on any question of law or fact of public importance as may be referred to it for consideration by the President.