What is the main role of the Supreme Court Justices?

Judicial Activism and Restraint

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To interpret laws
2.
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What does judicial activism hold regarding the Court's use of power?
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Judicial activism holds that the Court should use its power to interpret the Constitution in a way that reflects contemporary values and conditions.
3.
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What is one of the most famous examples of judicial activism?
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Roe v. Wade
4.
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What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?
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Judicial activism involves judges making decisions based on personal views, while judicial restraint involves judges limiting their power and deferring to existing laws.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Which case is an example of judicial restraint? Options: Roe v. Wade, Brown v. Board of Education, Plessy v. Ferguson, Marbury v. Madison
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Plessy v. Ferguson
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What is a potential criticism of judicial activism?
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It can lead to the judiciary overstepping its boundaries and creating new laws.
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