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Match the Type of Jurisdiction to Its Definition

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Match the type of jurisdiction to its definition.

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Appellate jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of courts that have narrow legal authority over specific types of matters (e.g., surrogate court, tax court).

General jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of courts where most trials for felonies occur, as well as trials in major civil cases.

Limited jurisdiction

The jurisdiction of courts that review specific legal issues raised in trial courts.

Premises:

Appellate jurisdiction

General jurisdiction

Limited jurisdiction

Responses:

The jurisdiction of courts that have narrow legal authority over specific types of matters (e.g., surrogate court, tax court).

The jurisdiction of courts where most trials for felonies occur, as well as trials in major civil cases.

The jurisdiction of courts that review specific legal issues raised in trial courts.

Correct Answer:

Premises:

Responses:

Appellate jurisdiction

General jurisdiction

Limited jurisdiction