Most cases that come before the U.S. Supreme Court are discretionary, meaning the Court chooses to hear the case. They are “called up” from the lower courts using a legal process referred to as

a. writ of habeas corpus.
b. writ of mandamus.
c. writ of certiorari.
d. subpoena. e.
warrant.


ANS: C

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