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


Answer: C

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