For the 8,000 or So Certiorari Requests It Receives Each

question 49

Multiple Choice

For the 8,000 or so certiorari requests it receives each year, the Supreme Court's rule to determine whether any given case is heard is ______.

• A) at least one of the nine justices must favor hearing the case
• B) four of the nine justices must favor hearing the case
• C) five of the nine justices must favor hearing the case
• D) the justices must unanimously favor hearing the case

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Definitions:

Typical RFPs

Standard Requests for Proposals, which are documents issued by organizations to solicit bids from potential vendors for a project or service.

Routine Requests

Standard inquiries or appeals for information, services, or assistance that follow a common pattern.

Comprehensive Document

A document that covers a topic or subject matter thoroughly, addressing all relevant aspects and details.

Informational Report

A document that presents data and facts without analysis, aiming to inform the reader about a specific topic.