How many judges usually sit on each federal appellate bench?

A.) each court has nine judges just like the Supreme Court
B.) the size varies according to the court's constituency and caseload
C.) each case is usually heard by a panel of three judges
D.) one judge presides over each court


Ans: C.) each case is usually heard by a panel of three judges

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A)case law B)stare decisis C)ripeness D)standing

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A. a state's highest court of appeals B. Court of Federal Claims C. U.S. Federal Court of Appeals D. local trials court E. Court of International Trade

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