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5.8 Issues Raised by Judicial Activism and Judicial Restraint

Quiz by Rick Lang

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  • Q1
    What is one potential issue raised by judicial activism?
    It ensures uniform application of laws.
    It may undermine the separation of powers.
    It guarantees the protection of individual rights.
    It strengthens legislative authority.
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following best describes judicial restraint?
    An approach that promotes frequent changes to laws.
    A philosophy that encourages judges to limit their use of power.
    A belief in expanding the role of the judiciary in government.
    A method that favors broad interpretations of the Constitution.
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a common criticism of judicial activism?
    It ensures fair representation in the judiciary.
    It can lead to decisions based on personal beliefs rather than the law.
    It enhances the clarity of legal interpretations.
    It always protects minority rights.
    30s
  • Q4
    What is one argument in favor of judicial restraint?
    It allows for rapid changes in societal norms.
    It promotes stability and predictability in the law.
    It minimizes the role of elected officials.
    It encourages judges to create new laws.
    30s
  • Q5
    What role does judicial activism play in social change?
    It maintains the status quo in legal interpretations.
    It can be a catalyst for reform in societal issues.
    It prevents any changes to existing laws.
    It only serves to protect economic interests.
    30s
  • Q6
    How does judicial restraint affect the relationship between the judiciary and the legislature?
    It allows judges to override legislative decisions frequently.
    It requires judges to expand their interpretations of laws.
    It encourages respect for legislative authority and decision-making.
    It promotes confrontation between branches of government.
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a potential downside of judicial activism?
    It prevents the judiciary from addressing important issues.
    It ensures that all judges interpret the law the same way.
    It always results in fair outcomes for all parties.
    It can lead to inconsistent legal rulings across different cases.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which principle is often associated with judicial activism?
    The idea that judges should avoid making rulings that could influence politics.
    The belief that the judiciary should actively protect individual rights.
    The notion that courts should restrict their decisions to only legal interpretations.
    The view that all judicial decisions should align strictly with historical context.
    30s
  • Q9
    What effect can judicial activism have on public policy?
    It creates confusion about the role of the judiciary.
    It ensures that all laws remain unchanged.
    It can lead to significant changes in laws and policies.
    It restricts the government's ability to act.
    30s
  • Q10
    What is a common argument against judicial restraint?
    It encourages judges to actively intervene in legislative matters.
    It may lead to outdated laws and a lack of progress.
    It promotes rapid changes in the legal system.
    It guarantees that judges will always make correct decisions.
    30s
  • Q11
    How did the Engel v. Vitale decision impact public schools across the United States?
    It allowed public schools to enforce daily prayers
    It mandated the teaching of religious values in schools
    It led to the removal of mandatory prayer practices in schools
    It established a national curriculum for religious education
    30s
  • Q12
    What principle did the Engel v. Vitale case reinforce regarding public education?
    The right to free speech in schools
    Separation of church and state
    Mandatory Bible study in schools
    Equal funding for all religious schools
    30s
  • Q13
    What amendment to the Constitution was central to the Engel v. Vitale decision?
    Tenth Amendment
    Second Amendment
    First Amendment
    Fifth Amendment
    30s
  • Q14
    What was the outcome of the Engel v. Vitale case?
    The Court ruled against state-sponsored prayer in public schools
    The Court allowed state-sponsored prayer
    The Court mandated daily prayer in public schools
    The Court ruled in favor of school vouchers
    30s
  • Q15
    What was the main issue at the heart of the Engel v. Vitale case?
    The constitutionality of school-sponsored prayer
    The segregation of schools by race
    The requirement of vaccinations for students
    The distribution of funds to private schools
    30s

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