The concept of concurrent jurisdiction refers to ________.
A) cases where an appeal is heard by the same court that tried the case
B) cases that can be heard in either a state or a federal court
C) separate legal actions that arise out of a common set of facts and circumstances
D) criminal cases in which the same court determines guilt and also decides the penalty

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Concurrent jurisdiction refers to cases that can be heard in either a state or a federal court, where both courts have jurisdiction over the subject matter. Examples include cases involving diversity of citizenship, federal question jurisdiction, and cases involving parties from different states.

The Concept of Concurrent Jurisdiction Refers to ________