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Judicial originalism is a judicial philosophy holding that a text in law, especially the U.S. Constitution, should be interpreted as it was understood at the time of its adoption." Judicial originalists view this philosophy to be a necessary check on potential judicial overreach. Judicial activism is a judicial philosophy where judges interpret the law and Constitution broadly, sometimes going beyond the text to consider current societal values, potentially invalidating legislative or executive actions, and making policy decisions, often seen as contrasting with strict adherence to precedent