Activist Judges : Democrat/Liberal, personal views used when making decision, protect rights not directly stated in Constitution, "Living Constitution": interpret with modern views, criticism: legislating from the bench, Restraint Judges : Republican/Conservative, limit power of SCOTUS, leave controversial issues to legislatures, if not in Constitution, not a court issue, criticism: restricts modern social change,

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