The jurisdiction of standing committees

A) is related to a specific geographic region.
B) is defined by the subject matter of legislation,which often parallels the major
Cabinet departments or agencies.
C) is determined by the different political parties.
D) often overlaps with the jurisdiction of select committees.

The jurisdiction of standing committees in Congress is typically defined by the subject matter of legislation, which corresponds to the major Cabinet departments or agencies. For example, the House Committee on Agriculture has jurisdiction over agricultural issues while the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations deals with international relations. The other options are incorrect as standing committees are not defined by geography or political parties, and while there may be some overlap with select committees, that is not the primary factor determining their jurisdiction.