What is "judicial activism"? A) When courts strictly interpret statutes based on their plain meaning B) When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice C) When courts refuse to hear cases D) When courts are controlled by the executive

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"Judicial activism" is When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice.

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"Judicial activism" is When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice.

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When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice is "judicial activism".

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"Judicial activism" is: When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice.

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Judicial activism is when courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice.

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When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice is "judicial activism".

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"Judicial activism" is best described as: When courts actively interpret the law and sometimes go beyond the text to promote justice.

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