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Case Study: The Stolen Valor Act

Question 5 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

Which event must take place first in order for the appeals process to take place?

Answer
A
The Supreme Court rules on a case.
B
An individual is found guilty during a trial.
C
An individual appeals a sentence.
D
A case is sent to the court of appeals.

Explanation

An appeals process begins after a trial court makes a decision that a person can challenge. First, the individual must be found guilty during a trial; then the person may appeal the sentence, and the case can be sent to an appeals court. Therefore, the correct choice is “An individual is found guilty during a trial.”

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