Which of the Following Statements About Federal District Courts Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about federal district courts is true?

• A) The number of district courts in a state equals its number of representatives in the House.
• B) They are trial courts and most cases in the federal system must start here.
• C) The judges are elected for 10-year terms to promote responsiveness.
• D) The decisions cannot be appealed unless the Supreme Court agrees that the case is important.

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