Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

a case should be heard in federal court.
a defendant is innocent or guilty.
a lower court made an error in a case.
a case should go to the supreme court.

The third alternative is correct (C).

The appeals courts and appeals are another instance of judgment that allows defendants to appeal for a possible review of the decision. It is a democratic way of guaranteeing the broad right of defense, since the court can review the previous conviction. This prevents any errors or partiality of the judges.

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