Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Term

Which of the following statements is true of the term "jurisdiction"?

A) It refers to the reasons given by a Supreme Court judge for a particular ruling.
B) It applies to the power of courts to decide matters about certain persons, types of property, or subjects.
C) It describes the absolute power possessed by higher courts to overrule rulings of lower courts.
D) It refers to the obligation of state courts to decide cases based on the documented history of precedents.
E) It describes the power of legislature to veto bills.