Which of the following statements about the Court's selection of cases is accurate?
A. A majority of the justices must agree to hear a case.
B. The recommendation of the Solicitor General obligates the Court to hear a case.
C. Congress passed legislation requiring the Court to take cases when states reach different decisions on a policy matter.
D. The justices look for cases they can use to resolve ambiguities and conflicting circuit court decisions.
Answer: D
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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