Question

which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?
limited
original
appelate
general

Explanation:

Federal trial courts, like U.S. district courts, can only hear cases that fall within the scope of federal law or meet certain criteria such as diversity - of - citizenship cases. They do not have the broad power to hear all types of cases (not general jurisdiction). They are the first - level courts for federal cases (original jurisdiction), but their scope of what they can hear is restricted, so they have limited jurisdiction. Appellate jurisdiction is for higher courts that review lower - court decisions.

Answer:

A. limited