Judicial activism refers to the idea that
a. the courts should shape constitutional meaning to present-day needs.
b. the courts should seek areas in which to legislate.
c. the courts should use their own beliefs to reach court decisions.
d. the courts should uphold original intent of the Constitution.
A
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
American courts are very hesitant to allow prior restraint, which means
A) ?it is very easy for the government to censor, or to suppress material before it is published. B) ?it is difficult for the government to censor, or to suppress material before it is published. C) ?it is easy for the government to detain reporters who are critical of their policies. D) ?there are no ways for the government to limit what the press can find or print.
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