Question

Which statement is the BEST criticism of judicial activism?

A) It is wrong to disagree with judicial decisions.
B) It is not up to judges to personally define laws.
C) Judges should not be nominated by other officials.
D) Judges serve to bring power to political majorities.

Answer 1

Judicial activism- judicial rulings that are based on a modern, relevant interpretation of existing law, or, when applicable, the United States Constitution. It is sometimes used as an antonym of judicial restraint.

Answer: B, it is not up to judges to personally define laws.

Answer 2

B) It is not up to judges to personally define laws.

Step-by-step explanation:

Judicial Activism is when a judge issues a ruling that overlooks legal precedents or constitutional interpretations in favor of supporting a particular political view.

The judge that is considered an activist sees the laws as malleable and believes that they are made to do the greatest social good. The problem is that each one of us has a personal view of what is a social good. Because of that, we have the Legislative Branch, to represent us and to vote for laws, this is not the judge’s work.