Court of Appeals Decision-Making Process

The video tutorial explains the judicial hierarchy, focusing on the role of the Court of Appeals. It describes how cases can be appealed to higher courts, the responsibilities of appeals judges, and the decision-making process in appeals, including majority votes and dissenting opinions.

What is the process called when a losing side takes their case to a higher court?

• Judicial Review

• Appeal

• Arbitration

• Retrial

What is a key difference in the role of a Court of Appeals judge compared to a trial court judge?

• They work alone

• They only review cases that have already been tried

• They review cases with a jury

• They conduct new trials

In the Court of Appeals, how many judges typically work together to decide an appeal?

• One

• Four

• Two

• Three

What happens if the majority of judges agree on a decision in the Court of Appeals?

• The case is retried

• The decision is made by majority vote

• The case is sent to the Supreme Court

• The decision is postponed

What is the term for a judge who disagrees with the majority decision in the Court of Appeals?

• Majority judge

• Arbitrator

• Dissenting judge

• Presiding judge

If the Court of Appeals finds a mistake in the trial court's decision, what is the usual course of action?

• The case is dismissed

• The case is sent back to the trial court

• The decision is affirmed

• The case is sent to the Supreme Court

What does it mean to affirm a trial court's decision?

• To overturn the decision

• To send the case to a higher court

• To leave the decision unchanged

• To retry the case