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What is the meaning of the U.S. Supreme Court as the last resort at the federal level? What is the Rule of Four and a write of certiorari? Give an example of a leading case that established the U. S. Supreme Court review powers.

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This solution discusses the meaning of the U.S. Supreme Court as the last resort at the federal level, and discusses concepts such as the Rule of Four and a write of ceritorari. An example of a leading case that establishes the United States Supreme Court review powers is determined.

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In reference to the U.S. Supreme Court, it is the court of last resort in reference to it decides the most important issues of constitutional and statutory law while representing finality in reference to decisions that are made by the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court's decisions provide legal precedent and clarity for all lower appellate and trial courts. In the United States, the Supreme Court is granted the ultimate power as the court of last resort by the Constitution of the United States. ...

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