The "rule of four" refers to the requirement that

a. four justices must vote to accept a writ before the Court will accept a case.
b. four votes are required to approve a death sentence.
c. at least four justices must vote on all petitions.
d. four lower court justices must approve the petition before it is considered by the Supreme Court.


A

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