What Asserts That Judges Must Not Place Their Own Interpretations

question 26

Multiple Choice

What asserts that judges must not place their own interpretations on the U.S. Constitution, even if by adhering to this philosophy the consequences would be personally abhorrent to them?

• A) judicial activism
• B) strict constructionism
• C) judicial plutocracy
• D) strict moralism

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Definitions:

Federal Courts

Courts established by the government of a country to handle cases and legal issues based on national laws and constitutions.

Virginia Legislature

The legislative body of the Commonwealth of Virginia, consisting of two branches: the House of Delegates and the Senate.

Marbury V. Madison

A landmark U.S. Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the principle of judicial review, enabling courts to strike down laws deemed unconstitutional.

Judicial Review

The power of courts to assess if laws and actions of government adhere to the constitution.