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.
answer is a

#1) Jurisdiction gives federal courts the authority
The answer is A. to hear certain kinds of cases. Jurisdiction is the practical authority granted to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field of responsibility. In federations like the U.S., areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels. The primary distinctions between areas of jurisdiction are codified at a national level. As a common law system, jurisdiction is conceptually divided between jurisdiction over the subject matter of a case and jurisdiction over the person.