### Question
How is the term jurisdiction defined?


### Answer
The term **jurisdiction** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12704* as the following:

> a State or unit of general local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12704*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS AND POLICIES**

