Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 4 points) (03.06 HC)

Use the following image to answer the question.

The image depicts a series of steps in a diagram. At the top of the diagram is a large horizontal box labeled D. Under D are two columns of boxes. The left column features container A which points to container B which points to container C above it. The right column features container F which points to container E. Both C and E point to the large container D at the top of the image.]

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The State of Vermont sued the State of New York for a law passed in New York. Vermont said that the law unfairly affected business owners in Vermont who sold goods in New York. Vermont claimed the New York law violated federal laws. Where would this case be decided?

1. A state trial court in New York, represented by F

2. A federal appellate court in Vermont, represented by section B

3. The Vermont supreme court, represented by section E

4. The U. S. Supreme Court in Washington, D. C. , represented by section D