Question

A vote where at least four of the justices of the SCOTUS have determined that the circumstances described in the petition for a writ of certiorari are sufficient to warrant review by the Court, refers to

Answer 1

Answer:

Amicus Brief

Explanation:

           An amicus curiae refers to someone who is not related to any party to the case.

            He may assists the court by providing   expertise, important information and insights that can have a strong point in the case. It is generally in the orm of a brief. An amicus brief may be or may not been offered by a party.

          It literally means 'a friend of a court'. Granting the writ of certiorari refers that at the most four of the justices have decided that circumstances mentioned in the petition is sufficient enough to warrant a review by the Court.