Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Term

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the term "jurisdiction"?

• A) It refers to the reasons given by a Supreme Court judge for a particular ruling.
• B) It applies to the power of courts to decide matters about certain persons, types of property, or subjects.
• C) It describes the absolute power possessed by higher courts to overrule rulings of lower courts.
• D) It refers to the obligation of state courts to decide cases based on the documented history of precedents.
• E) It describes the power of legislature to veto bills.