How does judicial activism affect the court’s decisions?(1 point)

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The court will rule on the actions of the other branches or judicial precedent.
The court will rule on the actions of the other branches or judicial precedent. - no response given

The court will allow the voting population determine if there is a constitutional issue.
The court will allow the voting population determine if there is a constitutional issue. - incorrect

The court will exercise judicial review and refrain from deciding legal issues.
The court will exercise judicial review and refrain from deciding legal issues. - no response given

The court will determine whether there is clear violation of the Constitution and allow elected representatives to decide the outcome.

1 answer

Judicial activism generally refers to the philosophy that judges should take an active role in interpreting the Constitution and laws, often allowing for a broader interpretation that can lead to judicial decisions that impact social and political issues. Given your options, the most accurate response regarding how judicial activism affects the court's decisions is:

The court will rule on the actions of the other branches or judicial precedent.

Judicial activism often leads to courts challenging and overturning legislation or executive actions taken by the other branches of government, and can also involve a reevaluation of established precedents.