Part A:
What is the meaning of jurisdiction as used in the title of the first text?

A
official power to make legal decisions
B
organizational structure under the law
C
interaction between lawyers and judges
D
process of reviewing legislative actions

Part B:
Read this sentence from paragraph 5.

Before a federal court can hear a case, or "exercise its jurisdiction," certain conditions must be met.

What does it mean for a court to “exercise its jurisdiction”?

A
to act on its authority
B
to summon witnesses
C
to accept an appeal
D
to demonstrate its right