The government of the United States, then, though limited in its powers, is supreme. And its laws, when made in pursuance of the constitution, form the supreme law of the land, anything in the constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
Investigation
Charging
Initial Hearing/Arraignment
Discovery
Plea Bargaining
Preliminary Hearing
Pre-Trial Motions
Trial
Post-Trial Motions
Sentencing
Appeal
Answer:
Jurisdiction is the power to make legal decisions and judgments.