Which of the following statements concerning jurisdiction is false?

a. Original jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to try a case first.
b. About half the cases in the United States are heard by federal courts.
c. Appellate jurisdiction refers to those cases a court hears on appeal.
d. Almost all the cases heard by the Supreme Court come to it on appeal.
e. The vast majority of losers in federal court cases accept the verdict without appeal.

b. About half the cases in the United States are heard by federal courts.

Political Science

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false

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a. Social globalism c. Globalization b. Imperialism d. Liberalism

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