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What is the function of an appellate court?

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to judge the constitutionality of various laws
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to evaluate new evidence about cases that were already tried
C
to review trial proceedings and decisions for fairness
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to select cases that should move to the Supreme Court
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What is precedent?

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something that someone is trying to prove in a court case
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something that has been overturned in a previous court case
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something that is used to determine whether a court has jurisdiction
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something that serves as an example to be followed in similar court cases
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Read the passage.Jane brought a very valuable painting to a store to have it framed. In the process of framing the painting, the store tore a hole in it, destroying its value. The owner refused to pay Jane anything for the damage to the painting, saying that Jane signed a contract that explained the risks of having the painting framed. Jane decided to take the owner to court.

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civil court
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criminal court
C
Supreme Court
D
court of appeals
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Where does a case go if the defendants want to challenge a decision made in a federal district court?

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civil court
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criminal court
C
Supreme Court
D
court of appeals
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Which case would a federal court have jurisdiction over?

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a case in which an accountant is being sued for stealing money from his clients
B
a divorce case involving two very famous celebrities who are each demanding large settlements
C
a case involving the constitutionality of a restaurant chain refusing to serve specific customers
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a case brought by private citizens against a pet shop owner they believe is treating animals inhumanely

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