Which jurisdiction must courts have in order to hear a particular case?

Which jurisdiction must courts have in order to hear a particular case?
A . Subject matter jurisdiction and regulatory jurisdiction
B . Subject matter jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction
C . Personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction
D . Personal jurisdiction and professional jurisdiction

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Answer: C

Explanation:

In order for a court to hear a case, it must have both personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction. Personal jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court over the parties to a case, while subject matter jurisdiction refers to the authority of a court to hear a particular type of case. For example, a federal court may have subject matter jurisdiction over a case involving a federal law, but it may not have personal jurisdiction over a defendant who has no contacts with the state where the court is located. Similarly, a state court may have personal jurisdiction over a resident of the state, but it may not have subject matter jurisdiction over a case involving a foreign treaty.

Reference: [IAPP CIPP/US Study Guide], Chapter 2: Introduction to U.S. Law, p. 25-26; Wex Legal Dictionary, Subject Matter Jurisdiction and Personal Jurisdiction.