If the U.S. Supreme Court chooses to deny a writ of certiorari in a case, it means that

Question

A.
the law involved in the case is unconstitutional.
B.
the decision of the lower court stands.
C.
the law involved in the case is constitutional.
D.
the case did not fall within the jurisdiction of the Court.

Answer 1

If the U.S. Supreme Court chooses to deny a writ of certiorari in a case, it means that B. the decision of the lower court stands. This denial indicates that the Supreme Court will not review the case, thereby leaving the ruling of the lower court in place.