Which of the following is true about responsibility in the U. S. Court system?

a. Federal courts handle most appeals from the state courts of last resort, whereas the state courts address most crimes and civil cases.

b. Federal courts handle constitutional law, but only the state courts can make new laws based on their interpretations.

c. Federal courts handle local trial courts and most cases, though the state courts have authority to select certain cases to hear.

d. Federal courts handle ...

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19 April, 02:41

Which of the following is true about responsibility in the U. S. Court system?

a. Federal courts handle most appeals from the state courts of last resort, whereas the state courts address most crimes and civil cases.

b. Federal courts handle constitutional law, but only the state courts can make new laws based on their interpretations.

c. Federal courts handle local trial courts and most cases, though the state courts have authority to select certain cases to hear.

d. Federal courts handle ...

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Lizbeth Braun · Answer 1

The statement that is true about responsibility in the U. S. Court system would be that " a. Federal courts handle most appeals from the state courts of last resort, whereas the state courts address most crimes and civil cases," since cases "climb" a ladder of appeals.