A state constitutional provision requires that in a criminal trial the accused confront witnesses face-to-face. The state’s highest court relied on state law to require the defendant to see the witness. The U.S. Supreme Court would not review such a decision because:

A state constitutional provision requires that in a criminal trial the accused confront witnesses face-to-face. The state’s highest court relied on state law to require the defendant to see the witness. The U.S. Supreme Court would not review such a decision because:

• A. It rests on adequate and independent state grounds.
• B. It involves a federal constitutional issue.
• C. The decision is void for lack of federal basis.
• D. The decision requires remand to state court for reconsideration.

Answer: (B)