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What is judicial activism?
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the practice in the judiciary of closely adhering to the letter of the Constitution
the practice in the judiciary of closely adhering to the letter of the Constitution
the interpretation of a law in a way that changes what the legislative branch intended
the interpretation of a law in a way that changes what the legislative branch intended
the exercise of liberal ideology preferred by Supreme Court justices
the exercise of liberal ideology preferred by Supreme Court justices
the practice in the judiciary of offering rulings that are often conservative in nature
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Correct answer: "the interpretation of a law in a way that changes what the legislative branch intended."
Brief explanation: Judicial activism describes judges interpreting the Constitution or statutes in ways that effectively create new policy or change the law beyond the original legislative intent. It contrasts with judicial restraint, which emphasizes sticking closely to the text and lawmakers' intent.
Brief explanation: Judicial activism describes judges interpreting the Constitution or statutes in ways that effectively create new policy or change the law beyond the original legislative intent. It contrasts with judicial restraint, which emphasizes sticking closely to the text and lawmakers' intent.
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