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c. Describe how the Supreme Court decides cases.
d. Compare the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint.
53) JOURNAL ENTRY, “The Methods of the Supreme Court”
Essential Question –How does the Supreme Court decide a case and what is the difference between “judicial activism” and “judicial restraint.”
d. Compare the philosophies of judicial activism and judicial restraint.
53) JOURNAL ENTRY, “The Methods of the Supreme Court”
Essential Question –How does the Supreme Court decide a case and what is the difference between “judicial activism” and “judicial restraint.”
- On the Right Side – Using the article the "Supreme Court Decision-Making" investigate and respond to the following:
- ThisNation.com--Supreme Court Decision Making.pdf
- How does the Supreme Court decide if it will hear a case?
- What factors into the decision –making of the Supreme Court Justices when hearing a case?
- What are “draft” opinions?
- Describe the different types of Opinions. Why are they written?
- In your opinion, why is it important that the Supreme Court not be viewed as “legislating from the bench?” How should they be viewed?
- On the Left Side - Using the resources of your choosing, make a graphic organizer that shows the difference between “judicial activism” and “judicial restraint.”
Steps in deciding cases
Can you explain the Political Cartoons?
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