Is a legal term that describes where a certain institution, such as a court or a government branch or office, is allowed to exercise power.

a. jurisdiction
b. apportionment
c. gerrymandering
d. abrogation

A. Jurisdiction

Explanation: The power or right to exercise authority over persons and things including the limits or territory within which such authority may be exercised is entailed in jurisdiction. It is also worthy to note that more than one institution may have concurrent jurisdiction as the case with federal and state institutions. In this the best place to to handle such matters (venue) is often decided based on favorability.

constructive criticism

your answer would be a. true