Critics of president polk and his decision to go to war included winfield scott zachary taylor abraham lincoln robert e. lee

General Zachary Taylor led the American troops to Rio Grande where they were attacked by Mexican soldiers. 16 men were killed and President James Knox Polk encouraged the Congress to fight back. The Congress voted for war in March 1846.

The correct answer is: A. The Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time.

Original Jurisdiction, in fact, refers to ANY court's authority to hear a case for the first time.

In the Federal system, Federal District Courts have original jurisdiction most of the time.