Why is the appeal system necessary in the judiciary?

Correct answer: So a higher court can review a lower court’s decision

Direct answer: A is correct. An appeal gives a person who is dissatisfied with a lower court’s decision an opportunity to ask a higher court to examine it. The higher court may check whether the law was applied correctly, whether important evidence was considered properly, and whether the required procedure was followed. This improves the possibility of justice and helps correct mistakes. An appeal is not an automatic completely new trial in every situation; the higher court acts according to legal rules. B is wrong because cases normally begin in lower courts, and only some matters reach the Supreme Court. C is wrong because the legislature makes laws; it does not decide an individual appeal. D is wrong because every court must follow the Constitution and law. Memory cue: appeal means “ask a higher court to review.”