How does appellate jurisdiction differ from original jurisdiction for federal courts?

A. Appellate jurisdiction requires a court to make a final ruling that cannot be appealed further.

B. Appellate jurisdiction applies in cases where no legal precedent currently exists

C. Appellate jurisdiction gives courts the ability to overturn an earlier decision on a case

D. Appellate jurisdiction only applies in special circumstances laid out in the Constitution

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I would say the correct answer is C. Appellate jurisdiction gives courts the ability to overturn an earlier decision on a case.
Appellate jurisdiction refers to the fact that a court can review a decision brought by a lower court and overturn it if necessary. The higher court has all the authority in this case, which is why it differs from original jurisdiction. 

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Appellate jurisdiction gives courts the ability to overturn an earlier decision on a case

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