More Democratic Amendments

Question 0

Judicial restraint vs. judicial activism

Answer 0

Restraint: Supreme Court looks at constitution alone and avoid taking initiative on social and political issues.

They should leave policy making to others.

Activism: should look at political and social issues

Believes the Supreme Court should take the initiative in solving current political and social issues.

Question 1

What 3 amendments after the Bill of Rights (1st 10 amendments) have made our government more democratic?

Answer 1

15th: prohibits government from denying anyone the right to vote on the basis of race.
19th: gave women the right to vote
24th: prohibited poll taxes