What does the U.S. Supreme Court's grant of a writ of certiorari accomplish?
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- It orders a new trial in the lower court
- It remands the case to state authorities for enforcement
- It directs a lower court to send the case record to the Supreme Court for review
- It issues a final judgment on the merits without briefing
Correct answer: It directs a lower court to send the case record to the Supreme Court for review
Explanation: A grant of certiorari directs a lower court to transmit its records to the Supreme Court for review; the Court grants cert when at least four Justices vote to hear a case (the "Rule of Four").
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