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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Warren Court

Question 8 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

Why might the Griswold decision be characterized as judicial activism?

Answer
A
The right to a lawyer is discussed in the Constitution.
B
The right to privacy is not mentioned in the Constitution.
C
Protection from search and seizure is discussed in the Constitution.
D
Protection from unfair trial is not mentioned in the Constitution.

Explanation

The Griswold decision recognized a constitutional right to privacy, even though the word “privacy” does not appear in the Constitution. Critics may call this judicial activism because the Court interpreted protections in the Constitution as implying a right that is not stated explicitly. The correct choice is “The right to privacy is not mentioned in the Constitution.”

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