Question

Part A:

What is the meaning of jurisdiction as used in the title of the first text?

A
official power to make legal decisions
B
organizational structure under the law
C
interaction between lawyers and judges
D
process of reviewing legislative actions

Part B:
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

Before a federal court can hear a case, or "exercise its jurisdiction," certain conditions must be met.

What does it mean for a court to “exercise its jurisdiction”?

A
to act on its authority
B
to summon witnesses
C
to accept an appeal
D
to demonstrate its right

Answer 1

PART 1

C

interaction between lawyers and judge

Power of a court to adjudicate cases and issue orders. Territory within which a court or government agency may properly exercise its power

PART 2

A

to act on its authority

To have jurisdiction, a court must have authority over the subject matter of the case and. the court must be able to exercise control over the defendant, or the property involved must be located in the area under the court's control.