Federal appellate courts review and can overturn which of the following?
A) Precedents set by the U.S. Supreme Court
B) Only federal criminal cases
C) Rulings made by the lower federal courts
D) Guilt or innocence of defendants
E) Only civil cases

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Federal appellate courts have the power to review and potentially overturn rulings made by lower federal courts, but they do not have the authority to overturn U.S. Supreme Court precedents or determine guilt or innocence of defendants. Additionally, federal appellate courts have jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases.

Federal Appellate Courts Review and Can Overturn Which of the Following