The _________ is the unwritten rule of the Supreme Court to have at least four of the nine justices to grant a writ of certiorari.
A. Rule of Four
B. Nunc pro tunc
C. Pro Forma
D. Minority Approval
Answer: A. Rule of Four
The answer is A, Rule of Four. This refers to having at least four justices agree to hear a case before it can be heard by all nine.
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