Judicial Activism and Restraint

What is the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint?

• The difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint is that judicial activism promotes social change while judicial restraint limits interpretation to the original intent of the framers.

• Judicial activism and judicial restraint are terms used interchangeably.

• Judicial activism is a conservative approach while judicial restraint is a liberal approach.

• Judicial activism and judicial restraint have the same meaning.

Which approach, judicial activism or judicial restraint, emphasizes the importance of adhering to the original intent of the Constitution?

• judicial innovation

• judicial interpretation

• judicial restraint

• judicial activism

Judicial activism is often associated with a more ______ interpretation of the Constitution.

• conservative

• strict

• narrow

• liberal

Which approach, judicial activism or judicial restraint, allows judges to interpret the Constitution more broadly and adapt it to changing times?

• judicial conservatism

• judicial originalism

• judicial restraint

• judicial activism

Judicial restraint is often associated with a more ______ interpretation of the Constitution.

• progressive

• liberal

• conservative

• radical

Which approach, judicial activism or judicial restraint, is more likely to involve judges making policy decisions?

• judicial neutrality

• judicial passivism

• judicial activism

• judicial restraint

What is the main criticism of judicial activism?

• It leads to inconsistent and unpredictable rulings.

• It hinders democratic decision-making.

• It allows judges to make decisions based on their personal beliefs rather than interpreting the law.

• It undermines the separation of powers.

What is the main criticism of judicial restraint?

• Promotion of judicial activism.

• Preservation of unjust laws or policies

• Undermining the power of the judiciary.

• Inability to adapt to changing societal needs.

Which approach, judicial activism or judicial restraint, is more likely to prioritize individual rights and liberties?

• judicial conservatism

• judicial neutrality

• judicial activism

• judicial restraint

Which approach, judicial activism or judicial restraint, is more likely to prioritize the will of the majority?

• judicial restraint

• neither approach prioritizes the will of the majority

• both approaches prioritize the will of the majority

• judicial activism