Question

why would the supreme court remand a case to a lower court?
a. the justices believe the lower court ruling should stand and the case requires no further action.
b. the court did not have time on its schedule to address the case.
c. the justices believe the case does not address a significant point of law.
d. the justices want the lower court to reconsider the ruling based on other court rulings.

Explanation:

Remanding a case means sending it back to the lower court. Option A describes affirming a ruling, not remanding. Option B is incorrect because the Supreme Court does not remand cases due to scheduling issues. Option C refers to declining to hear a case, not remanding. Remand occurs when the Supreme Court wants the lower court to re-examine the case, often using updated legal guidance or other rulings.

Answer:

D. The justices want the lower court to reconsider the ruling based on other court rulings.