Judicial Restraint vs. Judicial Activism

look at "original intent" of Framers - Judicial Restraint

Democrats/ "Liberals" - Judicial Activism

Republicans/ "Conservatives" - Judicial Restraint

prefer more power for the courts - Judicial Activism

prefer more power for legislators - Judicial Restraint

quicker societal change - Judicial Activism

slower societal change - Judicial Restraint

more likely to break precedent - Judicial Activism

use 9th Amendment - Judicial Activism

expansive use of Necessary & Proper Clause - Judicial Activism

prefer changes via Amendments - Judicial Restraint

do not believe the Constitution protects abortion rights - Judicial Restraint

rely on precedent - Judicial Restraint