Multiple Choice
Suppose a defendant has appealed the decision made at the federal district court to her region's federal appeals court. Her case was heard by a panel of three judges at the federal appeals court, who ruled unfavorably, and now she is seeking an additional appeal to hopefully be heard by the entire circuit court. If she is permitted to present her case to the full circuit court, what is this called?
A) a writ of certiorari
B) en banc
C) a final appeal
D) amicus curiae
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