Question

When is judicial activism warranted by the Supreme Court?(1 point)
Responses

when there is a need to decide on constitutional issues
when there is a need to decide on constitutional issues

if there is a case where the court disagrees with a previous decision of the lower court
if there is a case where the court disagrees with a previous decision of the lower court

if a case is highly publicized in the media
if a case is highly publicized in the media

in any case that is appealed to it

Answer 1

when there is a need to decide on constitutional issues

Explanation: judicial activism is typically invoked when the Court must interpret or expand constitutional principles to address important legal or social issues — not simply because a case is publicized or merely appealed.