For cases that are not solved in lower courts but keep getting passed

QUESTION

For cases that are not solved in lower courts but keep getting passed up through the court system, what is the order of the type of court each case goes through?

A) supreme courts, appellate courts, trial courts
B) appellate courts, trial courts, supreme courts
C) appellate courts, supreme courts, trial courts
D) trial courts, appellate courts, supreme courts
E) trial courts, supreme courts, appellate courts

ANSWER

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Trial courts hear general criminal or civil cases. Appellate courts hear cases from lower (trial) courts. Supreme courts hear cases from appellate courts.