Asked by Camryn Nichole on May 07, 2024

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There are ________ circuits in the U.S.Court of Appeals.

A) 4
B) 8
C) 13
D) 20

U.S. Court of Appeals

Intermediate federal appellate courts in the United States that review decisions of federal district courts, regulatory commissions, and other federal courts, playing a key role in interpreting the law.

Circuits

Refers to the divisions under the U.S. Federal Courts system where the United States is divided into regional circuits, each with its own Court of Appeals, to handle appeals from the district courts within its circuit.

  • Understand the categories and objectives of distinct courts in the United States judiciary system.
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Amanda DeTiberiisMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
There are 13 circuits in the U.S. Court of Appeals, each covering a different geographic region of the country. Each circuit has between 6 and 28 judges, depending on the size of the population they serve.