To what extent is there continuity between the Warren, Burger, and Rehnquist court on civil liberties

... Suliman The Great To what extent is there continuity between the Warren, Burger, and Rehnquist court on civil liberties? Throughout the 19th century, the Supreme Court had taken a 'constructionist' approach to the constitution. Constructionism is where the courts construe the constitution in a literal sense, with a cautious approach (linked with the Conservative ideal). F. Roosevelt wanted the Supreme Court to take a more 'activist' approach; this is where the constitution is interpreted loosely, usually in a more flexible, liberal manner. Once again, the two main ideologies 'Conservatism' and 'Liberalism' had found a way to confront each other. To assess whether there is continuity in the American judicial system on the matter of civil liberties, all three main courts must be looked at (these courts are named after their Chief Justice's, respectfully). The biggest period of judicial activism was in the Warren court [1954-69] named after the chief justice Warren. On the

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