The Distinction Between Courts of Original Jurisdiction and Courts of Appellate

question 41

Multiple Choice

The distinction between courts of original jurisdiction and courts of appellate jurisdiction

• A)rests on the number of jurors, six at an appellate court and 12 at a trial court
• B)depends on whether the case is being heard for the first time
• C)depends on whether it involves a state or federal question
• D)normally is not important because all major decisions in cases are made by appellate judges