1. One of the enduring political debates surrounding the judicial involves judicial activism (or the perception of judicial activism). Every Republican president since Richard Nixon has campaigned against "activist judges" (including President Trump), while most Democrats and most Democratic Presidents (including President Biden) have either ignored or embraced the concept of judicial activism. What is judicial activism? Why is it controversial? And do you think it is a "good" or a "bad" aspect of the judiciary?

2. Explain three reforms (again, these can cover anything)that you think would improve the current legal system, and discuss why you think these reforms would improve the current legal system.