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Question 4 • US History Studies Since 1877

Justices practice judicial restraint when they

Answer
A
make narrow decisions that only relate to a specific case.
B
infer rights not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.
C
restrict the power of the president to impose new rules.
D
make rulings that change the laws passed by Congress.

Explanation

Judicial restraint means judges decide cases narrowly and avoid making broad changes to public policy or the law. A decision limited to the specific case reflects this approach. Inferring rights not explicitly stated in the Constitution is more often associated with judicial activism, while striking down laws passed by Congress is not itself an example of restraint.

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