Judicial Decisions: Crash Course Government and Politics

The video explores the various factors influencing Supreme Court justices beyond the court's structure, including Congress, the President, history, political ideology, and judicial philosophy. It distinguishes between judicial activism and restraint, highlighting their historical contexts and current applications. The video emphasizes that judicial philosophy is distinct from political ideology and that multiple factors affect judicial decisions.

What is the significance of historical context in the decisions made by justices?

Explain the difference between judicial activism and judicial restraint.

How do the current Supreme Court justices reflect the balance of political ideologies?