Question

question 28 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
(02.07r lc)

which statement describes the idea of judicial activism?

judges change all laws that deal with activism.
judges become more active in their community.
judges follow a stricter interpretation of the constitution.
judges exhibit a looser interpretation of the constitution.

Explanation:

Define judicial activism

Judicial activism is a philosophy of Judicial Decision-Making where judges are more willing to interpret the Constitution in modern contexts, occasionally overturning precedents or legislative acts to protect individual rights.

Analyze the options

• Option 1 ("Judges change all laws that deal with activism") is a literal misinterpretation of the word "activism."
• Option 2 ("Judges become more active in their community") confuses civic or social activity with judicial philosophy.
• Option 3 ("Judges follow a stricter interpretation of the Constitution") describes judicial restraint or originalism rather than activism.
• Option 4 ("Judges exhibit a looser interpretation of the Constitution") correctly aligns with judicial activism, which relies on a flexible, living-document view of the Constitution.

Answer:

• Judges change all laws that deal with activism.
• Judges become more active in their community.
• Judges follow a stricter interpretation of the Constitution.
• Judges exhibit a looser interpretation of the Constitution. (Correct answer)