The reason the courts of appeals are sometimes called “gatekeepers” is that

a) they allow only the most qualified judges to pass through to the Supreme Court.
b) they block unwanted influence from political parties from reaching the Supreme Court.
c) they allow only the most controversial and significant cases past the “gate” to the Supreme Court.
d) they keep track of which cases go to which court in the federal system.

How is an appeals court different then a traditional federal court?

a) There are three justices in an appeals court.
b) There are no options after the appeals court.
c) There are three justices in a traditional federal court.
d) There are more chances to be heard at an appeals court.