Question

Judicial restraint means that courts should A) never overturn a precedent. B) avoid ruling on common law issues. C) keep from interpreting the meaning of the law. D) act carefully in overruling the decisions of elected officials.

Answer 1

Judicial restraint is a theory that judges shouldn't be so quick to cast down laws; it basically says that judges should limit their own power so the answer is:

act cautiously in overruling the decisions of elected officials.