A writ of certiorari by the Supreme Court orders
A) both parties in a case to reach agreement without further litigation.
B) state courts to abide by the decisions of the Supreme Court.
C) a lower court to send up the record of a case for review.
D) Congress to rewrite unconstitutional legislation.
E) that a prisoner be brought before the court and the reasons for the detention be provided.

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A writ of certiorari is issued by the Supreme Court to order a lower court to send up the record of a case for review. This allows the Supreme Court to review the decision made by the lower court and determine if any errors were made or if the decision violates the Constitution or federal law.

A Writ of Certiorari by the Supreme Court Orders