Which term best describes a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or by the states?

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Karli Ramos

16 January, 02:27

Which term best describes a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or by the states?

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Albert Bird · Answer 1

The best term to describe a Supreme Court that demonstrates a willingness to change public policy by not hesitating to overturn laws made by Congress or

by the states would be an "activist" court, since they are willing to use their power to shape the course of events.