When a court has the authority to review the decision of a lower court and revise the decision, that court has ______ jurisdiction.

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Appellate jurisdiction refers to a court's power to review and revise the decisions of lower courts. This is different from original jurisdiction, which refers to a court's power to hear a case for the first time. Federal and state jurisdiction refer to the level of government the court belongs to, which is not necessarily relevant to appellate jurisdiction.

When a Court Has the Authority to Review the Decision