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questions: appellate courts
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1. what do appellate courts do?

a. they are the first to try civil and criminal cases
b. they hear appeals from the district courts
c. they decide matters of constitutional importance
d. they refer cases to the supreme court

1. which court(s) has nationwide jurisdiction over certain appeals based on subject matter?

a. the thirteenth circuit
b. the 12 regional circuit courts
c. the 94 district courts
d. the supreme court

1. which of the following areas have a special court of appeals?

a. veterans claims
b. the senate
c. the thirteenth circuit
d. none of the above

1. what is the first step in an appeal?

a. oral arguments
b. en banc hearing
c. appointment of a judge
d. for it to be heard by a panel

1. an \en banc\ hearing is when ___ judge(s) on a circuit court consider an appeal.

a. one
b. a panel of three
c. all
d. none of the above

Explanation:

1. Appellate courts decide appeals from lower - level courts like district courts. They don't try civil and criminal cases first (that's for trial courts), and they don't directly refer constitutional matters to the Supreme Court as their main function.
2. The Supreme Court has nationwide jurisdiction over certain appeals based on subject - matter. The 12 regional circuit courts and 94 district courts have more limited jurisdiction, and the Thirteenth Circuit is not a standard circuit court in this context.
3. There is a special Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The Senate is a legislative body, and the Thirteenth Circuit is not relevant here.
4. The first step in an appeal is usually for it to be heard by a panel. Oral arguments come later, en banc hearings are a different type of hearing, and the appointment of a judge is not the first step in the appeal process.
5. An "en banc" hearing is when all judges on a circuit court consider an appeal.

Answer:

1. C. they decide appeals from the district courts
2. D. the Supreme Court
3. A. veterans claims
4. D. for it to be heard by a panel
5. C. all