Unhappy with the decision passed by a lower court in a civil rights violation case, Anastasia files her case with the United States Supreme Court, hoping that the Court will take it up for review. In this case, the Supreme Court can accept Anastasia's appeal by issuing a _____ to the lower court handling her case.

A. writ of mandamus
B. writ of certiorari
C. writ of mens rea
D. writ of habeas corpus


Answer: B

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to guide him. a. self-control b. self-esteem c. self-image d. self-sufficiency

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The rule of four requires that at least four Supreme Court justices make any decision

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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