1?. What is meant by the hierarchy of courts? Which of the following is correct? (a) The hierarchy of the courts refers to the level of importance a court holds within the court system, ie inferior courts must follow decisions of superior courts (b) The hierarchy of the courts refers to the courts in different states; Federal Courts have a greater importance than state courts (c) The hierarchy of courts means that any interior court must follow a superior cou rt, irrespective of what state that superior court is situated in (d) The hierarchy of courts refers to which courts can hear civil or criminal matters, only superior courts can hear criminal matters