What Is Meant by the Term Jurisdiction? What Is the Difference

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Essay

What is meant by the term jurisdiction? What is the difference between original and appellate jurisdiction as it applies to the U.S.Supreme Court?

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares powers with subnational governments under a system of federalism.

Maximin Criterion

A decision rule used under uncertainty, focusing on maximizing the minimum payoff or outcome.

Worst-off Person

Refers to an individual in a group or society who has the lowest welfare, income, or standard of living, often considered in discussions of equity and distributive justice.

Distribution of Income

Refers to the way in which total income is shared among the holders of different types of assets within an economy.