A writ of certiorari by the U.S. Supreme Court orders which of the following to occur?
A. Both of the parties in the case to reach agreement without further litigation
B. State courts to abide by the decision of the Supreme Court
C. A lower court to send up the record of a case for review
D. Congress to rewrite unconstitutional legislation
E. A prisoner to be brought before the court and the reasons for his detention to be provided
Answer: C
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