What do courts of appeals do?

Hear appeals from district courts.

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  1. Hear appeals from district courts ✔
  2. Write new laws
  3. Elect the president

Why: Courts of appeals hear appeals of cases decided by district courts.

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Answer: Hear appeals from district courts. Courts of appeals hear appeals of cases decided by district courts.

  1. Federal government of the United States en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_government_of_the_United_States
    The United States Courts of Appeals are appellate courts that hear appeals of cases decided by the district courts
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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