How many justices must vote to place a case on the Supreme Court docket?
A)3
B)4
C)6
D)9

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Four justices must vote to place a case on the Supreme Court docket. This is known as the "rule of four." According to the Rule of Four, at least four of the nine justices must vote to grant a writ of certiorari, or agree to hear a case, in order for it to be placed on the Supreme Court docket. Therefore, the correct choice is B - 4.

How Many Justices Must Vote to Place a Case on the Supreme