Question

a court decides to interpret a law in a way that encourages the limitation of a judges 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.

Explanation:

Judicial restraint involves limiting judicial power, relying on past - rulings (precedents) and adhering closely to the literal meaning of the Constitution. Judicial review is the power to review laws for constitutionality, judicial activism is more about using judicial power to make broad social changes, and precedent is just the past - ruling itself, not the overall approach described here.

Answer:

A. restraint