Most cases reach the Supreme Court through

A) a writ of appeal.
B) a writ of certiorari.
C) a writ of amicus curiae.
D) state courts.

Writ of Certiorari

An order by a higher court to a lower court to send up the records of a case for review, typically used by the Supreme Court to select cases it will hear.

State Courts

Judiciary bodies within individual U.S. states responsible for interpreting state laws and administering justice at a local level.

Writ of Appeal

A legal document filed by an appellant seeking a higher court's review of a lower court's decision.