which statements below accurately describe the federal court system? select all that apply.

a. federal courts only handle cases involving federal laws and the U.S. constitution
b. all federal judges must be nominated by the president and confirmed by the senate
c. lower courts are expected to adhere to the precedents set by the higher courts
d. state courts can overrule federal court decisions
e. very few federal cases actually go to trial
f. federal judges are democratically elected officials

a. federal courts only handle cases involving federal laws and the U.S. constitution

b. all federal judges must be nominated by the president and confirmed by the senate
c. lower courts are expected to adhere to the precedents set by the higher courts
e. very few federal cases actually go to trial