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 means judges limit their own power, rely on past rulings (precedents), and stick close to the literal meaning of the Constitution. Judicial review is about checking laws against the Constitution. Judicial activism involves more expansive interpretations. Precedent is a past ruling (but the overall concept here is restraint).

Answer:

restraint.