The U.S. Supreme Court:
A. grants most petitions for a writ of certiorari.
B. is not required to issue a writ of certiorari.
C. does not support the privilege of the writ of certiorari.
D. is obligated to issue a writ of certiorari when the parties involved request that it do so.
E. always issues a writ of certiorari when criminal proceedings are involved.
Answer: B
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