Question

a supreme court justice who believes strongly in judicial restraint would most likely agree with which statement?

a. the supreme courts most important role is to prevent congress from passing laws that could be harmful to citizens.

b. the supreme court has a responsibility to make sure that discriminatory laws of all kinds are overturned.

c. the supreme court must be extremely careful not to overstep its constitutional authority when overturning a law.

d. the supreme courts rulings should be based on justices own interpretations of laws, not the exact wording of the constitution.

Explanation:

Judicial restraint emphasizes that courts should limit their power, defer to legislative and executive branches, and avoid overstepping their constitutional bounds. Option C directly aligns with this principle, as it focuses on the Court being cautious about exceeding its authority when overturning laws. The other options describe more activist approaches that go against judicial restraint.

Answer:

C. The Supreme Court must be extremely careful not to overstep its constitutional authority when overturning a law.