Question

Which is an example of judicial activism?

A) A judge reviews laws and studies the Constitution.
B) A judge hears a case brought up from a lower court.
C) A judge strikes down a law that she does not agree with.
D) A judge strikes down a law that violates the Constitution.

Answer 1

There are significant U.S. Supreme Court decisions that are believed to be examples of judicial activism. One good example is Roe v. Wade. In this case, the Supreme Court determined that a Texas law criminalizing abortion was unconstitutional. ... Thus, these facts should not appear in a legal decision