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Local Government — Unit test

Question 57 • (2026-2027) Riggin -- American Government 2nd Nine Weeks (1st Semester) BLDG

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Answer
A
Both hear cases from lower courts.
B
Both have judges and juries.
C
Both hear civil cases only.
D
Both hear all cases brought to them.

Explanation

Appellate courts review decisions made by lower courts to determine whether legal errors occurred. This role is shared by both state and federal appellate courts, so the correct choice is “Both hear cases from lower courts.” Appellate courts generally do not retry cases with juries, and they hear only cases that meet rules for review.

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