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Paralegal

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The term “jurisdiction” refers to ______________________.
  1. A geographical region from which members of a jury can be drawn.
  2. The procedural steps that a judge must follow to enforce a right or duty.
  3. A court’s power or authority to hear and decide a case.
  4. An attorney’s power to represent a party in litigation.
Explanation
Answer: C - A court’s power or authority to hear and decide a case. Jurisdiction refers to a court’s ability to exercise authority over persons and things within defined geographical limits. See Black’s Law Dictionary 383 (2d Pocket Ed. 2001).
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