Territorial jurisdiction means a state's control over events and people inside its borders.

For example, if a crime happens in France, French laws are the ones that apply.

On the other hand, extraterritorial jurisdiction lets a state enforce its laws outside its borders. This usually happens in cases that affect other countries.

A good example is how the U.S. can apply its laws to American companies even when they are working in other countries. One such law is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Here are the main differences:

• Scope: Territorial is just local; extraterritorial is worldwide.
• Basis: Territorial depends on location; extraterritorial can involve the nationality of people or universal rules.

Both types show how countries have the right to govern themselves while dealing with tricky international issues.