Question

A court decides to interpret a law in a way that encourages the limitation of a judge’s power. The court relies on similar past rulings and stays very close to the literal meaning of the Constitution in its approach.

This court is engaging in judicial

restraint.
review.
activism.
precedent.

Answer 1

judicial restraint.

Explanation: Relying closely on past rulings (precedent) and the literal meaning of the Constitution while limiting judges' power describes judicial restraint, not activism or judicial review.