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The critic’s assessment of the novel was neither wholly dismissive nor entirely celebratory; rather, it was characterized by a (i) ____ nuance that acknowledged the work’s stylistic bravado while simultaneously exposing its (ii) ____ emotional core.
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Although the initial reports suggested a minor malfunction, the subsequent investigation revealed that the structural failure was actually ____ in its scope, affecting the entire framework rather than just a single component.
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The committee's strict adherence to ______ ensured that all formal proceedings were conducted with decorum and respect for established protocols.
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Although the architect’s initial designs were celebrated for their ____ symmetry, the final structure’s asymmetrical facade, with its jagged lines and uneven proportions, was intended to evoke the chaotic energy of the urban environment it inhabited.
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Despite the initial skepticism of many critics, the novel's ______ narrative structure ultimately captivated readers who appreciated its deviation from traditional linear storytelling.
- The conventional wisdom regarding judicial restraint posits that courts should defer to legislative judgments unless a constitutional violation is unmistakable. This doctrine, however, rests on a flawed premise: that legislative bodies are inherently more democratic or knowledgeable than the judiciary. In reality, the Constitution’s primary function is to serve as a bulwark against the tyranny of the majority, a threat often emanating from the very legislatures that restraint theory seeks to protect. When courts abdicate their duty to scrutinize laws affecting fundamental rights, they do not preserve democratic legitimacy; they erode the foundational safeguards that distinguish a constitutional republic from a simple democracy. Critics argue that aggressive judicial review usurps the people’s will, yet this perspective ignores the counter-majoritarian difficulty’s purpose: to protect minority rights from transient popular passions. Therefore, a robust interpretation of judicial power is not an act of judicial supremacy but a necessary fulfillment of the Constitution’s design to limit governmental overreach.
According to the passage, the doctrine of judicial restraint rests on which of the following assumptions?
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