Questions: The Supreme Court most typically functions as an appeals court

The answer is an appeals court.

The Supreme Court does not function as a trial court. Trial courts are the first level of courts where cases are initially heard, evidence is presented, and witnesses testify. Examples include district courts and municipal courts.

District courts are lower federal courts where trials and lawsuits begin. The Supreme Court is not a district court; it is the highest court in the United States.

While the Supreme Court does have original jurisdiction in certain cases (such as disputes between states or cases involving ambassadors), this is not its most typical function. Most cases reach the Supreme Court on appeal.

The Supreme Court most typically functions as an appeals court. It reviews decisions made by lower courts, including federal appellate courts and state supreme courts, to ensure the correct application of the law and to resolve significant legal questions.