How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts? a. appellate jurisdiction applies to cases that have already been tried by lower courts. b. appellate jurisdiction applies in cases where no legal precedent currently exists. c. appellate jurisdiction may only be applied in federal courts for criminal cases. d. appellate jurisdiction applies only in cases that are classified as civil.

The correct answer is letter A.

The word jurisdiction refers to the ability of the court to hear cases on specific subjects and they are dividided into appellate jurisdiction and original jurisdiction.

The original jurisdiction gives the Supreme Court the power to hear "fresh" cases and to have a final rule on the matter, meaning that the parties don't have chance for an appeal.

The appellate jurisdiction gives the Supreme Court the possibility of hearing cases that have already been tried before in lower courts and even overrule the decision.

the answer would be a

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