Question

A U.S. District Court decision carries more weight than a decision issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

a. True
b. False

Answer 1

False. A U.S. District Court decision does not carry more weight than a decision issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Supreme Court's rulings establish precedent and have nationwide authority.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is False.

A U.S. District Court decision does not carry more weight than a decision issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. In the federal court system, the U.S. Supreme Court is the highest court and its decisions are binding on all lower courts, including the district courts and the circuit courts of appeals.

While the decisions of the district courts and the circuit courts of appeals are important, they are not superior to the decisions of the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court's rulings establish precedent and have nationwide authority.