The US Courts of Appeals for Twelve of the Circuits

question 25

Multiple Choice

The U.S. courts of appeals for twelve of the circuits

• A) are the courts in which cases involving federal law begin.
• B) hear appeals from the U.S. district courts located within their respective judicial circuits.
• C) hear testimony and evidence before they make decisions in cases.
• D) hear appeals from the state supreme courts.
• E) hear appeals from the state trial courts.

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