Which of the following statements about federal district courts is true?
A. The number of district courts in a state equals its number of representatives in the House.
B. They are trial courts and most cases in the federal system must start here.
C. The judges are elected for 10-year terms to promote responsiveness.
D. The decisions cannot be appealed unless the Supreme Court agrees that the case is important.
Answer: B
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