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Question 34 • United States History

Which of these is characteristic of judicial restraint?

Answer
A
interpreting the Constitution using a new method
B
declaring that the Constitution must be changed
C
overturning existing legal precedents
D
basing decisions on previous decisions

Explanation

Judicial restraint means judges generally defer to the decisions of elected branches and follow established legal precedents rather than making broad changes. Basing decisions on previous decisions is therefore characteristic of judicial restraint. Overturning existing precedents is more associated with judicial activism.

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