Question

which of the following are true about appellate courts?
an appellate court reviews decisions.
appellate courts deal strictly with criminal cases.
judges consult with the district court judge who made the original decision.
appellate courts look at the decisions from lower courts.
there are appellate courts on both the state and federal levels.

Explanation:

• Appellate courts' main function is to review decisions (from lower courts), so "An appellate court reviews decisions" and "Appellate courts look at the decisions from lower courts" are true.
• Appellate courts exist at both state (e.g., state supreme courts) and federal (e.g., US Court of Appeals) levels, so "There are appellate courts on both the state and federal levels" is true.
• Appellate courts handle both civil and criminal appeals, so "Appellate courts deal strictly with criminal cases" is false.
• Appellate judges do not consult the original district court judge; they review the record, so "Judges consult with the district court judge who made the original decision" is false.

Answer:

A. An appellate court reviews decisions,
D. Appellate courts look at the decisions from lower courts,
E. There are appellate courts on both the state and federal levels.