Which of the Following Statements About the Court's Selection of Cases

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Court's selection of cases is accurate?

• A) A majority of the justices must agree to hear a case.
• B) The recommendation of the Solicitor General obligates the Court to hear a case.
• C) Congress passed legislation requiring the Court to take cases when states reach different decisions on a policy matter.
• D) The justices look for cases they can use to resolve ambiguities and conflicting circuit court decisions.

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