Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S.Courts of Appeals is incorrect?

• A) The appeals courts were created by Congress, not by the Constitution.
• B) The appeals courts are able to hear all cases involving federal law, but not constitutional law.
• C) About 20 percent of federal cases are heard by the appeals courts.
• D) There are more than ten appeals courts in the United States.
• E) Except for cases selected for review by the Supreme Court, decisions made by an appeals court are final.

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Definitions:

Stimuli

External agents, objects, or events that invoke reactions or responses from organisms, including physical, chemical, and biological factors.

Sensory Adaptation

A neurological phenomenon by which individuals become less sensitive to unchanging environmental stimuli over time.

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the brain and between the brain and the body.

Unchanging Stimulus

A stimulus that remains constant and does not vary in its presentation, often used in psychological experiments to measure baseline responses.