If the Supreme Court Refuses to Review a Lower Case

question 43

True/False

If the Supreme Court refuses to review a lower case, the Supreme Court is upholding the lower court decision.

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Greenhouse Gas Emission

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Massachusetts V. Environmental Protection Agency

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Clean Water Act

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Civil Penalties

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