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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'?

Arthur Schlesinger Jr. Signup and view all the answers

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

The definition and specific decisions that are activist Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of judicial activism?

Courts going beyond applicable law Signup and view all the answers

How was the term 'judicial activism' introduced?

Arthur Schlesinger Jr. in a 1947 Fortune magazine article Signup and view all the answers

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

The definition and specific decisions considered activist Signup and view all the answers

How is judicial activism sometimes used as an antonym?

Judicial restraint Signup and view all the answers

What does judicial activism imply about judges' rulings?

Based on their own views rather than on precedent Signup and view all the answers