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Article III: The Courts

Question 1 • MI-Government/Civics 2023

Which explains a difference between an original case and appellate case that the Supreme Court hears?

Answer
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An original case has been heard by a lower court, while an appellate case has not.
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An original case involves the executive branch, while an appellate case does not.
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An appellate case involves the legislative branch, while an original case does not.
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An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.

Explanation

In an original case, the Supreme Court hears the dispute first, without it having been decided by a lower court. In an appellate case, the Court reviews a decision that a lower court has already made. Therefore, the correct choice is “An appellate case has been heard by a lower court, while an original case has not.”

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