Question

What does it mean to say that Courts of Appeals only have appellate jurisdiction?

A. They only hear cases brought against the U.S. by foreign nations.


B. They only hear cases that have been heard by the Supreme Court.


C. They only hear cases concerning taxes collected by customs officials.


D. They only hear cases on appeal from the lower courts in their districts.

Answer 1

The answer would be D.

Answer 2

D. appellate jurisdiction is the power to change the outcome or ruling of a lower court