Judicial Conservatism and Judicial Activism (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What approach do judges take under judicial conservatism?
What approach do judges take under judicial conservatism?
Narrow interpretation of law
Why is parliament considered supreme in judicial conservatism?
Why is parliament considered supreme in judicial conservatism?
Parliament has elected representatives
What should conservative judges NOT allow to influence their decisions?
What should conservative judges NOT allow to influence their decisions?
Personal views or political opinions
What does judicial activism consider when interpreting law?
What does judicial activism consider when interpreting law?
Social and political factors
What was the High Court vote in the Mabo case in 1992?
What was the High Court vote in the Mabo case in 1992?
6:1 in favour
What does 'terra nullius' mean?
What does 'terra nullius' mean?
Empty land
How many native title determinations had been made by October 2021?
How many native title determinations had been made by October 2021?
539 determinations
In Love v Commonwealth (2020), what did the High Court rule?
In Love v Commonwealth (2020), what did the High Court rule?
First Nations people cannot be aliens
How does judicial conservatism maintain stability?
How does judicial conservatism maintain stability?
Judges show caution with major changes
What is a limiting effect of judicial activism?
What is a limiting effect of judicial activism?
May exceed community expectations