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QuizMultiple Choice

The Warren Court

Question 16 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Some people consider Griswold v. Connecticut to be an example of judicial activism because it

Answer
e
established a right to privacy, which the Constitution does not explicitly name.
o
outlawed prayer in school, which was a practice supported by many Americans.
c
created a new requirement for police to follow when making arrests.
a
awarded public school students the same rights as adults.

Explanation

Griswold v. Connecticut struck down a state law restricting access to contraceptives for married couples, reasoning that the Constitution protects a right to privacy. Because the Constitution does not explicitly name that right, critics viewed the Court’s interpretation as judicial activism. The case did not outlaw school prayer or establish the other rights described in the choices.

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