An appeal is ...

• A. Taking a case to a higher court for review
• B. A jury selection process
• C. A new trial in the same court
• D. A pardon request

Answer: (A)

An appeal is the process of taking a case to a higher court for review, to challenge a trial court’s decision and seek correction of legal errors. It focuses on how the law was applied and whether the trial correctly interpreted legal standards, rather than re‑deciding facts. The aim is to fix mistakes that could have affected the outcome and, if needed, to modify or overturn the ruling. Juries are selected before trial, so that option describes jury selection. A new trial in the same court treats the case as if starting over at the trial level, not an appellate review. A pardon is executive clemency, not an appellate remedy.