Jurisdiction<\/a> is the official power to make legal decisions and judgments. In the United States<\/a>, the Judiciary<\/a> derives its power from the U.S. Constitution<\/a>. There are three main components: Subject-Matter Jurisdiction<\/a>, Personal Jurisdiction<\/a>, and Territorial Jurisdiction<\/a>. As explained by Cornell Law School<\/a>, a court must have authority over both the type of case and the parties involved. The principle of Sovereignty<\/a> ensures that a state has exclusive power within its borders. In cases of International Law<\/a>, Universal Jurisdiction<\/a> may apply to specific heinous crimes. The Supreme Court<\/a> often clarifies these boundaries to ensure Due Process<\/a>. For further reading, visit the Encyclopedia Britannica<\/a>.<\/p>