In the U.S. Supreme Court system, what does the term rule of four mean?
- At least four justices must be present, robed and seated to in order to hear a case.
- The Court will hear cases that a substantial minority of justices regards as important.
- Four lawyers must be present when a case is argued.
- There can be no less than four arguments pertaining to any one case.
Answer
The correct answer is B) The Court will hear cases that a substantial minority of justices regards as important..
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