Question

The Supreme Court might be considered an activist court if it
makes rulings based on the literal wording in the Constitution.
cites a number of legal precedents in its decisions.
upholds previous rulings about the constitutionality of laws.
applies an article of the Constitution to a new area of law.

Answer 1

"applies an article of the Constitution to a new area of law."

Explanation: Judicial activism typically involves broad or novel interpretations of the Constitution (creating new policy or extending constitutional protections), whereas the other choices describe following the text or existing precedent (judicial restraint).