Questions and Answers
What is the definition of Judicial Activism?
What does Judicial Restraint propose?
What is the difference between Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint?
Judicial Activism involves judges making policy decisions, while Judicial Restraint involves judges playing minimal policy-making roles.
How is Judicial Restraint used in the media?
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Study Notes
Judicial Activism
- Refers to court rulings influenced by judges' political or personal beliefs.
- Decisions may deviate from established laws, reflecting individual perspectives.
Judicial Restraint
- Advocates for judges to interpret the Constitution based on the framers' original intent.
- Emphasizes a literal reading of constitutional texts, limiting judicial intervention.
Comparison: Judicial Activism vs. Judicial Restraint
- Judicial activism involves policy-making and reinterpreting the Constitution.
- Judicial restraint keeps judges' roles minimal regarding policy decisions, reserving those for legislative and executive branches.
Media Representation of Judicial Restraint
- Utilized in reporting and discussions, which may reflect societal attitudes and trends.
- Often a topic of debate in relation to landmark Supreme Court cases and their implications.
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This quiz explores the concepts of Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint, providing key definitions and distinctions between the two. Use these flashcards to understand how these philosophies influence court rulings and the interpretation of the Constitution.
