The Supreme Court is best characterized as an appellate court
Further Explanation
Supreme Court
Supreme Court is the head of judiciary branch of government. It is the highest court that heads the Judiciary in the U.S.
The court is headed by justices, the chief justice and eight other justices, who are elected by the president followed by senate approval.
Supreme Court is best characterized as an appellate court since it has more authority compared to other courts in the judicial system
Appellate court
Appellate courts are courts in the Judicial system that have a responsibility of reviewing and hearing appeals from legal cases that have already been heard in the lower trial courts.
Unlike trial courts, the appellate courts do not hear new evidence or retry cases. Appellate courts do not hear testimonies from witnesses. Appellate courts review decisions and procedures from trial courts to ensure that there was fairness in the proceedings and correct application of proper law.
Trial courts These are courts in the judicial system where cases are started. In these courts there is only one judge in a courtroom unlike in the appellate courts where there is a group of judges. Additionally, in trial courts there are jury who may at times help in making decisions about a case. In Appellate courts there is no jury the outcomes of all appeals is determined by judges.
Keywords: Courts, supreme courts, appellate courts, trial courts
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Level: High school
Subject: History
Topic: Judicial system
Sub-topic: types of courts
