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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.8
What role does writ of certiorari play in the United States judiciary system ?
It is a formal document that announces the final judgement given by Supreme court on a case .
It is petition filed by prisoners seeking reduction in their sentence duration
It refers to majority opinion written by one or more judges explaining why they agree with the decision reached in case .
It is an order by which a higher court reviews a decision made by lower court.
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