Social Studies - Judicial restraint means that courts should?

Question

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

C) 
Judicial restraint says that judges should try not to interpret the laws as "constitutional or unconstitutional" based on their own opinions, unless it is obvious. (now "obvious is up for debate, which is a whole different question lol)

Social Studies - Judicial restraint means that courts should?

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