The authority of a court to hear and decide cases within an area of the law or a geographic territory is called __________

a. case law
b. statute
c. jurisdiction
d. negligence


C

Criminal Justice

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. defense attorney b. judge c. public defender d. public prosecutor

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Criminal Justice

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What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice