If a case is affirmed, it
A) means all justices unanimously agree on an opinion.
B) is sent back to the court that heard the case.
C) means the decision is valid and must stand.
D) will result in a new trial for the defendant.
E) is accepted as a case that the Supreme Court will hear.

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If a case is affirmed, it means that the decision made by the lower court stands and is considered valid. It does not result in a new trial, nor does it necessarily mean that all justices unanimously agree on the opinion. It also does not lead to the case being accepted as one that the Supreme Court will hear.

If a Case Is Affirmed, It