Appeals that reach the supreme court need the approval of four of the nine justices to be

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court uses the "rule of four" to decide if it will take a case. If four of the nine Justices agree to grant the petition, the case is accepted for review and will be heard. This ensures that a minority of the justices can grant a case certiorari, allowing for a broader range of issues to be addressed by the Court.

Appeals That Reach the Supreme Court Need the Approval of Four