Federal district courts
A) hear only a small portion of federal cases.
B) primarily exercise appellate jurisdiction.
C) normally use three-judge panels to hear cases.
D) are courts of original jurisdiction.
E) hear cases from state appeals courts.

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Federal district courts are courts of original jurisdiction, which means they are the first level of federal courts where most federal cases begin. They are responsible for holding trials, making decisions, and issuing orders in cases that involve federal law or the U.S. Constitution.

Federal District Courts