Types of Jurisdiction

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U.S. District Courts have the right to hear cases involving federal crimes first. What type of jurisdiction do they have?

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original

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What type of jurisdiction do appeals court have?

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appellate

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Which courts can review and change outcomes and decisions of lower courts?

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appellate courts

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Which federal Courts do trials and lawsuits usually begin in? Supreme Court, Circuit Court, District Court, The People's Court

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District Court

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Federal Court with or without judge and jury and original jurisdiction.

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District Court

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Federal court with judges, no jury and appellate jurisdiction.

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U.S. Court of Appeals

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Federal court with justices, no jury and appellate jurisdiction and limited original jurisdiction.

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U.S. Supreme Court

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State court with Judge, with or without jury, original jurisdiction for felony criminal cases and for certain civil cases, appellate jurisdiction from district courts.

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Circuit Court

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refers to the first court to hear and render a verdict on a case

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Original Jurisdiction

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The authority of a court to hear a case from a lower court

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appellate jurisdiction