The Judicial Branch example #71961

22 June 2023

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A losing party in a federal trial court can

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appeal to a higher federal court.

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Courts of general jurisdiction typically have

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a judge and a jury

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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

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to hear certain kinds of cases.

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Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

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a lower court made an error in a case.

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How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

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Both hear cases from lower courts.

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A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision

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can take the case to a higher court.

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A main difference between state and federal courts is

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state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

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In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if

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a higher court agrees to hear it.