Which statement about a writ of certiorari issued by the Supreme Court is most accurate?
a. The Supreme Court will only grant a writ of certiorari to cases involving federal laws.
b. A writ of certiorari requires state courts to abide by the decisions of the Supreme Court.
c. A writ of certiorari indicates that the Supreme Court will review the decision of a lower court.
d. The writ of certiorari has been used in only a few cases over the past decade.
e. The rule of five requires that at least five Supreme Court justice vote in favor of issuing a writ of certiorari.
Answer: c. A writ of certiorari indicates that the Supreme Court will review the decision of a lower court.
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