Which of the following is true of the rule of four?
A) According to this rule, four state trial courts need to pass concurrent jurisdiction on a capital case simultaneously.
B) According to this rule, the Supreme Court does not issue the writ of certiorari unless at least four justices approve of it.
C) It applies only to the state appellate courts.
D) It determines the issuance of the writ of mandamus .

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The rule of four is a Supreme Court practice that requires at least four justices to agree to grant a writ of certiorari for a case to be heard. This ensures that a minority of the justices can have a case reviewed by the Court, aiming to prevent the majority from controlling the Court's docket too strictly.

Which of the Following Is True of the Rule of Four