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What is the criteria for a case to be chosen to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court under appellate jurisdiction?
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User Nikz
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Appellate jurisdiction means that the Court has authority to review the decisions of any lower courts. Most of the cases the Supreme Court hears are appeals from lower courts.

User Itamar Haber
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well i dont understand the question completely but to have your court case heard by the U.S. Supreme court four justices must vote to hear the case. hope that helped :]

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