Question

which of the following is characteristic of judicial restraint?
basing decisions on previous decisions
overturning existing legal precedents
declaring that the constitution must be changed
interpreting the constitution using a new method

Explanation:

Judicial restraint emphasizes deferring to existing legal precedents and avoiding bold, activist changes to the law or Constitution. Basing decisions on prior rulings aligns with this principle, while the other options describe actions associated with judicial activism (overturning precedents, pushing for constitutional changes, new interpretive methods).

Answer:

basing decisions on previous decisions