To answer the questions below, see pages 3-6 of "Cornerstones of American Democracy" found at JudicialNetwork.com (NOTE: The report is in pdf format)

1.  Define judicial restraint, as explained on the bottom of page 3.  Why is it important for judges to exercise judicial restraint?

2.  Define judicial activism as explained on page 4.

3.  What is judicial review and why is it often confused with judicial activism? (page 4)

4.  Read the examples of judicial restraint and judicial activism found on pages 4-6.  How does "The Need for Legitimacy" found on page 6 explain the absolute necessity for judges to exersize judicial restraint?

5.  Based on the information from today's article, do you think that the new nominee to the Supreme Court (Judge Alito) will practice judicial activism or judicial restraint?  Explain your answer.  Be specific.