The courts that have jurisdiction over all cases and controversies unless specifically exempted have which type of jurisdiction?

• A. Limited jurisdiction
• B. Original jurisdiction
• C. General jurisdiction
• D. Appellate jurisdiction

Answer: (C)

General jurisdiction means a court can hear a broad range of civil and criminal matters that aren’t reserved for specialized courts. This wide authority fits the idea of handling most cases and controversies unless a statute or constitutional provision specifically exempts something. In practice, these courts serve as the primary trial forums because they’re not limited to a narrow subject matter. In contrast, limited jurisdiction courts handle only certain types of cases, original jurisdiction concerns where a case is heard first rather than how broad the subject is, and appellate jurisdiction is about reviewing decisions from lower courts rather than starting new cases.