The Sole Power or Authority to Act in a Certain

question 51

Multiple Choice

The sole power or authority to act in a certain situation is known as:

• A) exclusive jurisdiction.
• B) concurrent jurisdiction.
• C) pendant jurisdiction.
• D) original jurisdiction.
• E) diversity jurisdiction.

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Definitions:

Alkali

A base that dissolves in water, typically found among the group 1 elements of the periodic table, such as sodium and potassium, which form strongly basic hydroxides.

Ion

A charged atom.

Electron

One of the three major parts of an atom. The electron carries a negative charge.

Proton

One of the three principal parts of an atom. The proton has a positive charge.