Question

Which of the following accurately explains the distinction between jurisdiction and original jurisdiction?

A. Original jurisdiction refers to legal territory, while jurisdiction simply means the area in which law enforcement may arrest someone.
B. While jurisdiction refers to the legal territory in which a court may hear a case, original jurisdiction refers to the power of courts to hear a case for the first time. C. While jurisdiction refers to legal territory, original jurisdiction refers to the power of the Supreme Court to make the final decision.
D. While original jurisdiction refers to the area in which law enforcement may arrest someone, jurisdiction usually refers to the legal territory in which a court may exert its authority.

Answer 1

B. While jurisdiction refers to the legal territory in which a court may hear a case, original jurisdiction refers to the power of courts to hear a case for the first time. is your answer.

Original jurisdiction refers to the power of the court to hear the case first. Jurisdiction (commonly known as appellate), happens when the original jurisdiction cannot decide on an outcome, or the people appeal, and a higher court is needed.


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Answer 2

The answer is B. "While jurisdiction refers to the legal territory in which a court may hear a case, original jurisdiction refers to the power of courts to hear a case for the first time."

Original jurisdiction occurs when the court hears the case for the first time. Appellate jurisdiciton is when a higher court reviews the decision of a lower court or hears an appeal from a court of original jurisdiction.

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