The Lawful Authority of a Court to Hear a Case

question 17

Multiple Choice

The lawful authority of a court to hear a case is its

• A) case load.
• B) mission.
• C) standing.
• D) jurisdiction.
• E) precedent.

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Definitions:

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An ancient prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England, famous for its circular arrangement of massive stones, believed to be used for ceremonial or astronomical purposes.

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