Writs of certiorari
a. force the justices to take a hard, strategic look at petitions before promoting them, so political strategy is an important consideration.
b. provide the Supreme Court with an opportunity to consider cases but a majority of justices must agree to hear the case argued.
c. can only be read by the justices to protect confidential information so justices generally do not accept writs of certiorari.
d. usually mean that once the Court has decided to hear a case there is a clear majority for reaching a decision.
a. force the justices to take a hard, strategic look at petitions before promoting them, so political strategy is an important consideration.
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