The theory that judges should only interpret laws that others have passed, such as the Congress, and that they should remain officially ignorant and base their decision solely upon the information others bring to them, is called?
A. Judicial Conservatism
B. Juris Prudence
C. Judicial Activism
D. Minimalism
E. Conservation of Judicial Power
Answer: A. Judicial Conservatism.
Judicial Conservatism is a theory of interpreting the role of a judge such that their personal opinions and prior knowledge of certain events does not play a role in their decision making process. Their decisions are guided solely by their interpretation of the Constitution, and not swayed by popular belief or political climate.
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