American Government / Unit 9 Gov 420 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Courts of Appeals
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The idea
The thirteen United States courts of appeals — the circuit courts — review district-court rulings within their circuits.
In practice
Rotating panels of three judges hear appeals; the circuits hold no trials.
Where people slip
For most federal cases, the circuit is the end of the road.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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