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Compare and contrast judicial self-restraint and judicial activism by analyzing how a proponent of each would have decided Brown v. Board of Education.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

__________ are cases brought into court by individuals on behalf of not only themselves but also of all other persons similarly situated.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Answer:
An ideal response will:
1. Explain that a proponent of judicial self-restraint favors narrow interpretation of the Constitution and would only strike down a law that is clearly unconstitutional.
2. Acknowledge that the segregation policies at issue in Brown were not plainly unconstitutional.
3. Explain that a proponent of judicial activism favors broad constitutional interpretation to promote justice and fairness.
4. Acknowledge that fairness dictated the result in Brown.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Class action suits



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