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Appelate Jurisdiction
Authority of a court to hear cases appealed from lower courts
Appeals Court
A court that only reviews decisions made in lower courts
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Authority of only one level of courts to hear and decide certain cases
Concurrent Jurisdiction
Authority for either federal or state courts to hear certain cases
District Court
A federal court where trials are held and lawsuits begin
Associate Justice
A supreme court judge who only has the job of hearing and deciding cases
U.S. Attorneys
Prosecute federal criminals and defend the U.S. in civil cases
U.S. Marshal
Transport Prisoners, Capture wanted fugitives, provide protection
Magistrate Judges
issue warrants, set bail, preside over misdemeanors
Appeals Court
A court that only reviews decisions made in lower courts