Which of the following statements about the U.S. court system is LEAST accurate?

A. If a diversity suit is begun in a federal court, the case cannot be transferred to a state court.
B. Appeals from the state system to the Supreme Court can only move in that direction, not the reverse.
C. The United States possesses a "dual court system," placing citizens under the jurisdiction of both state and national courts.
D. Cases involving citizens from separate states may be begun in either a state court system or in the federal court system.
E. American citizens who are found guilty in a federal court may appeal the decision in their state court system.


Answer: E

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