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Section 4

Judicial Review and Policy Making

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The Impact of Court Decisions

Court decisions can have a very strong influence on current and future laws, policies, and practices.

The Power of Judicial Review

Judicial review is the doctrine where legislative and executive actions are subject to review by the judiciary.

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Judicial Activism and Restraint

Judicial activism is based on personal/political considerations and judicial restraint encourages judges to limit their power.

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The Supreme Court as Policy Makers

The Constitution does not grant the Supreme Court the power of judicial review but the power to overturn laws and executive actions.

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Two Judicial Revolutions: The Rehnquist Court and the Roberts Court

The Rehnquist Court favored federalism and social liberalism, while the Roberts Court was considered more conservative.

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