Question

The losing party in a state Supreme Court case or federal appeals court case can appeal the decision to the

Supreme Court by submitting
a. a petition for a writ of certiorari.
b. a brief.
c. a rule of four document.
d. an advisory opinion.

Answer 1

a. a petition for a writ of certiorari.

Step-by-step explanation:

When the losing party in a state Supreme Court case or a federal appeals court case wants to appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court, they typically submit a "petition for a writ of certiorari." This petition is a formal request asking the Supreme Court to review the case. The Supreme Court, through a process known as "granting certiorari," decides whether or not to hear the case. The other options (b, c, d) are not the standard means of initiating an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.