Judicial Activism Differs from Judicial Restraint Because It Holds That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Judicial activism differs from judicial restraint because it holds that the U.S. Supreme Court:

• A) Has to follow the original intent of the Constitution
• B) Has a right and obligation to exercise judicial review
• C) Should not declare acts of Congress unconstitutional
• D) Should not defend the interest of political minorities

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Definitions:

Free-rider Problem

The free-rider problem occurs when individuals benefit from resources, goods, or services without paying for them, leading to underprovision of those goods or services.

Public Good

A good that is non-excludable and non-rivalrous, meaning it can be used simultaneously by more than one person without reducing its availability to others.

Free Rider

An individual who benefits from resources, goods, or services without paying for the cost of the benefit.

Nonexcludable

Describes a good or service that prevents individuals from being excluded from using it; typically, because it is not feasible or cost-effective to do so.