The use of the term "judicial activism" to describe the United States Surpreme Court refers to the idea that the Court
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acts as a legislature in dealing with social problems
acts as a legislature in dealing with social problems
refuses to exercise its power of judicial review
refuses to exercise its power of judicial review
uses restraints in deciding cases involving civil liberties.
uses restraints in deciding cases involving civil liberties.
is not able to solve major social problems
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acts as a policymaker by interpreting the Constitution in a way that goes beyond the intentions of its framers and the text of the document itself.