Question

0. which of the following statements about writs of certiorari is accurate? (a) cases appealed by the solicitor general are automatically granted certiorari. (b) the supreme court grants certiorari for less than 5% of the cases appealed to it. (c) the supreme court has historically granted certiorari to all separation of powers cases. (d) the supreme court does not grant certiorari to cases involving state laws. (e) federal district courts sometimes issue writs of certiorari to state appellate courts.

Answer 1

(b) the supreme court grants certiorari for less than 5% of the cases appealed to it.