What does the word jurisdiction refer to?

What will be an ideal response?


The authority or power of a court to hear a particular cause of action.

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A. The United States B. South Korea C. European countries D. Japan

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The UCR’s new definition of rape includes what specific acts not included under the Common Law definition of rape?

A) Forcible fondling and incest. B) Incest and statutory rape C) Sodomy and sexual assault with an object. D) Marital rape and incest E) none of the above

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Refer to the instruction above. If Joey fails to mow Mr. Wilson's lawn, which of the following is true?

A) Neither Dennis nor Joey are entitled to be paid. B) Dennis is not entitled to be paid. but Joey is. C) Dennis is still entitled to be paid, but Joey isn't. D) Both Joey and Dennis are entitled to be paid.

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Cases heard in U.S. Court of Appeals are normally heard by a panel of_____ judges who decide the case by a majority vote

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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