Asked by Namrita Dadwan on Apr 24, 2024

Which of the following is true of the U.S. courts of appeals?

A) District court decisions are appealed to the circuit in which the district court is located.
B) There are thirteen circuit courts of appeals.
C) Decisions of the court of appeals may be appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
D) All of these choices are correct.

U.S. Courts of Appeals

Intermediate appellate courts in the federal court system that review decisions of federal district courts, regulatory commissions, and other federal courts.

District Court Decisions

Rulings or judgments made by District Courts, which are often initial points of litigation within the federal or state court systems.

Circuit Courts

Courts that have jurisdiction over a specific geographic area or circuit, handling appeals and serious criminal and civil cases.

  • Gain insight into the function and extent of appellate courts.