Judicial activism and Judicial restraint

Judicial activism and Judicial restraint

Assessment

Passage

Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Kimberly Bryant

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 20 pts

What is the main difference between judicial restraint and judicial activism?

Judicial restraint emphasizes limited judicial power, while judicial activism encourages an active role in interpreting the Constitution.

Judicial restraint focuses on expanding rights, while judicial activism limits judicial power.

Judicial restraint emerged during the civil rights movement, while judicial activism emerged in the early 20th century.

Judicial restraint is associated with Justice Earl Warren, while judicial activism is linked to Justice Antonin Scalia.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which Supreme Court case is an example of judicial activism?

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

Nixon v. United States (1993)

Marbury v. Madison (1803)

Roe v. Wade (1973)

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 20 pts

What is a key argument in favor of judicial restraint?

It promotes stability and predictability in law.

It allows for progressive change and addresses social injustices.

It adapts the Constitution to modern contexts.

It risks undermining democratic processes.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 20 pts

Which Justice is known for their originalist views and is often linked with judicial restraint?

Justice Antonin Scalia

Justice Earl Warren

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Justice John Roberts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 20 pts

How does judicial activism impact the separation of powers?

It can blur the lines between branches by allowing courts to intervene in areas traditionally reserved for legislatures.

It reinforces the balance of power by respecting legislative and executive authority.

It limits the judiciary's role in protecting rights.

It upholds existing laws and policies, limiting judicial influence on social issues.