Judicial Activism Quiz

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What is judicial activism?

  • Courts making rulings solely based on precedent
  • Courts avoiding controversial political issues
  • Courts strictly adhering to the applicable law without any consideration for societal implications
  • Courts going beyond the law to consider broader societal implications (correct)

How is judicial activism sometimes contrasted?

  • As an antonym of judicial restraint (correct)
  • As an extension of judicial restraint
  • As unrelated to judicial philosophy
  • As a synonym of judicial interpretation

What does the term 'judicial activism' imply about judges' rulings?

  • Primarily influenced by legislative decisions
  • Strictly based on precedent without personal interpretation
  • Based on their own views rather than on precedent (correct)
  • Entirely apolitical and objective

Who introduced the term 'judicial activism'?

<p>Arthur Schlesinger Jr. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversy related to the term 'judicial activism'?

<p>The definition and specific decisions that are activist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of judicial activism?

<p>Courts going beyond applicable law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was the term 'judicial activism' introduced?

<p>Arthur Schlesinger Jr. in a 1947 Fortune magazine article (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the controversy surrounding the term 'judicial activism'?

<p>The definition and specific decisions considered activist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is judicial activism sometimes used as an antonym?

<p>Judicial restraint (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does judicial activism imply about judges' rulings?

<p>Based on their own views rather than on precedent (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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