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.

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Juliet Morse

Social Studies

11 December, 00:45

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.

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Myla Haney · Answer 1

"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 the one that accurately explains the distinction between jurisdiction and original jurisdiction. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "B".