The U.S. Supreme Court accepts what percentage or type of petitioner requests for cases?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the acceptance rate of cases by the U.S. Supreme Court and the criteria for selecting cases. It presents multiple-choice options regarding how many petitions the Court accepts.
Answer
Approximately 1% to 2%.
The U.S. Supreme Court accepts approximately 1% to 2% of the cases it is asked to review each year.
Answer for screen readers
The U.S. Supreme Court accepts approximately 1% to 2% of the cases it is asked to review each year.
More Information
The U.S. Supreme Court reviews only a small portion of the over 7,000 petitions submitted each year. These cases are typically selected based on their national significance or potential to harmonize conflicting decisions in lower courts.
Sources
- About the Supreme Court | United States Courts - uscourts.gov
- How the Supreme Court Decides Which Cases to Hear - pewtrusts.org
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