>>Judicial Activism vs. Restraint and Court Politicization

What is the primary role of the judicial branch as discussed in the video?

• To create new laws

• To exercise judicial review and act as a check on the executive and legislative branches

• To enforce laws

• To manage the budget

Who first introduced the term "judicial activism"?

• Associate Justice Douglas

• Associate Justice Frankfurter

• Arthur Schlesinger

• The United States Supreme Court

What does judicial activism imply about the judiciary?

• It strictly follows the Constitution without personal influence

• It involves judges making decisions based on personal views and potentially overreaching

• It limits the power of the judiciary

• It focuses solely on legislative actions

What is the opposite of judicial activism?

• Judicial review

• Judicial restraint

• Legislative activism

• Executive restraint

According to the video, what is a potential negative consequence of judicial activism?

• It strengthens the legislative branch

• It undermines the credibility of the court

• It enhances public confidence in the judiciary

• It limits the power of the executive branch

What does judicial restraint emphasize according to the video?

• Judges should create new laws

• Judges should limit their power and act as referees

• Judges should interpret laws based on personal beliefs

• Judges should focus on political entanglements

What is the role of the judiciary in protecting voting rights as discussed in the video?

• The judiciary has no role in voting rights

• The judiciary can redress the deprivation of voting rights under state law

• The judiciary can only protect voting rights in federal elections

• The judiciary can only protect voting rights if explicitly legislated

What concern did Associate Justice Frankfurter express in his dissenting opinion?

• The judiciary should have more power over the executive branch

• The judiciary should avoid political entanglement to maintain public confidence

• The judiciary should legislate from the bench

• The judiciary should focus on creating new laws

How has the selection of Supreme Court justices changed over time according to the video?

• Justices are now selected based solely on their legal expertise

• Justices are now selected based on their political ideologies

• Justices are now selected by public vote

• Justices are now selected by the legislative branch

What is a consequence of the judiciary making decisions that affect American life, as mentioned in the video?

• These decisions can be easily changed by new legislation

• These decisions are permanent and not easily changed

• These decisions have no impact on American life

• These decisions are subject to public vote