1. The Supremes Assignment #3 – Judicial Decisions, Influences, Activism, & Restraint Starts & stops of the video will be necessary for completion.
Influences on Justices: List and briefly explain the 5 influences placed upon Supreme Court Justices, according to Craig. (0:33) -
(list only – the last influence will be addressed in the next section – delete this on your assignment)
Philosophical Orientation (2:57)
Define and explain each of these concepts. Include the corresponding Chiefs.
Judicial Activism –
Judicial Restraint –
Originalism -
Philosophy vs. Ideology (5:53)
Explain the differences between these two terms. Answer the final question.
Judicial Philosophy –
Political Ideology –
What advice does Craig leave you with?