Angela files a suit in a federal district court against Jon. Angela loses the suit, appeals to the U$.$S$.$ Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and loses again. Angela asks the United States Supreme Court to hear the case. The Court is

required to hear the case because Angela lost in a federal court.

required to hear the case because Angela lost in a lower court.

not required to hear the case.

required to hear the case because it is an appeal.