Which of the following is true of the rule of four?

A. According to this rule, four state trial courts need to pass concurrent jurisdiction on a capital case simultaneously.
B. According to this rule, the Supreme Court does not issue the writ of certiorari unless at least four justices approve of it.
C. It applies only to the state appellate courts.
D. It determines the issuance of the writ of mandamus.


Answer: B

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