Section 2. The  supreme  court  shall  be  the  highest  court  of  the  state.  It  shall  have 
appellate jurisdiction, and shall also have original jurisdiction with authority to issue, hear, and 
determine  such  original  and  remedial  writs  as  may be  necessary to  properly  exercise  its 
jurisdiction. The supreme court shall consist of five justices, one of whom shall be designated 
chief justice in the manner provided by law.