How many Supreme Court justices does it most often take to grant a writ of certiorari?
A) a majority
B) one
C) four
D) Only the Chief Justice can issue such a writ.
E) none

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It most often takes four Supreme Court justices to grant a writ of certiorari, known as the “rule of four”. However, it is possible that a majority may also decide to grant a writ.

How Many Supreme Court Justices Does It Most Often Take