Judicial Activism and Restraint

Judicial Activism and Restraint

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Social Studies

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main role of the Supreme Court Justices?

Back

To interpret laws

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does judicial activism hold regarding the Court's use of power?

Back

Judicial activism holds that the Court should use its power to interpret the Constitution in a way that reflects contemporary values and conditions.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one of the most famous examples of judicial activism?

Back

Roe v. Wade

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?

Back

Judicial activism involves judges making decisions based on personal views, while judicial restraint involves judges limiting their power and deferring to existing laws.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which case is an example of judicial restraint? Options: Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education, Plessy v. Ferguson, Marbury v. Madison

Back

Plessy v. Ferguson

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a potential criticism of judicial activism?

Back

It can lead to the judiciary overstepping its boundaries and creating new laws.