alleryWhat does jurisdiction mean in federal government?
ANumber of votes cast in a house
BSalary paid to government officials
CArea of legal authority by place or subject
DA kind of tax on incomes and goods
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Area of legal authority by place or subject
Jurisdiction is the area over which someone has legal authority, defined by geographical boundaries or by kinds of subjects.
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