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Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority

to hear certain kinds of cases.

to make decisions based on the law.

to hear arguments from different parties.

to make decisions based on precedents.

A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to

family court.

appellate court.

small claims court.

common pleas court.

US District Courts hear federal cases involving

state and local issues.

civil and state issues.

civil and criminal issues.

criminal and international issues.

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether

a case should be heard in federal court.

a defendant is innocent or guilty.

a lower court made an error in a case.

a case should go to the Supreme Court.

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