Judicial activism means
A. the Supreme Court should accept as many cases for decision as it can.
B. the Supreme Court should actively check the other branches of government when they exceed their authority.
C. the Supreme Court should have the power of judicial review.
D. the courts should defer to decisions made by the elected representatives of the people whenever possible.
E. the members of the Supreme Court should deliver as many public speeches as possible, in an effort to engage and inform the American people.
Answer: B
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