5. A belief that judges should apply the Constitution in light of the current

condition. *

Judicial Restraint

Judicial Philbsophy

Stare Decisis

"Living" Constitution

Judicial Activism

appellate jurisdiction. Authority of a court to review decisions of an inferior (lower) court. judicial restraint. a judicial philosophy in which supporters believe that judges should decide cases based on the original intent of the Framers or those who enacted the statue (s) involved in a case, or on precedent.