Question

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?

Both hear cases from lower courts.
Both have judges and juries.
Both hear civil cases only.
Both hear all cases brought to them

Answer 1

Both hear cases from lower courts.

Explanation: Appellate courts (state and federal) review decisions of trial courts. They do not use juries, hear more than just civil cases, and they do not automatically hear every appeal (some appeals are discretionary).