Role of Appellate Court in Judicial System

The video explains the role of appellate courts in reviewing trial court records to ensure laws are applied constitutionally and correctly. It discusses how courts determine if a law is constitutional, both in its wording and application, and the actions courts can take if a law is found unconstitutional or misapplied, such as overturning the statute or remanding the case.

What is the primary function of the appellate court in the judicial system?

How does the appellate court determine if a law is constitutional?

What factors does the court consider when reviewing the application of the law?

What actions can the court take if it finds that a law was not applied correctly?

What happens if the appellate court finds that an entire law is unconstitutional?