Asked by Monikka Ramkissoon on Jun 14, 2024
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Which of the following do appellate courts primarily handle?
A) Questions of law
B) Questions of fact
C) Questions of law and fact
D) Cases when they initially enter the legal system
E) Questions of law and fact, and also cases when they initially enter the legal system
Appellate Courts
Courts that review and make rulings on appeals from lower court decisions, primarily focusing on issues of law rather than fact.
Questions of Law
Issues concerning the interpretation or application of laws, typically decided by a judge rather than a jury.
Questions of Fact
Issues regarding the actual events or circumstances of a case that are determined by a jury or judge in a trial.
- Distinguish between the roles and jurisdictions of various courts within the U.S. legal system, including state, federal, and appellate courts.
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Leticia TretoJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Appellate courts primarily handle questions of law, reviewing lower court decisions to ensure the correct laws were applied and interpreted properly. They do not typically re-examine questions of fact.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between the roles and jurisdictions of various courts within the U.S. legal system, including state, federal, and appellate courts.