President Johnson proved to be an obstacle to the Radical Republicans in Congress, who attempted to completely overhaul the Southern government and economy.
Prior to the American Revolution, the British
repealed all of the new taxes they had levied on the colonists, with the
exception of the "sin" taxes, such as taxes on whiskey and tobacco.
Supreme court's are the best examples of appellate courts where the final review of civil as well as criminal cases is organised. Even original jurisdiction is practiced in supreme court.