1.  What are the two opposing views on the role of a judge, as explained by President Bush in para. 3?

2.  Based on conservative support and liberal opposition to Judge Alito, what type of judge is he?

3.  According to the writer, what two points are key in the dispute over domestic spying and detention of terror suspects as explained in para. 13?  On which side would you prefer a Supreme Court judge to rule?  Explain your answer.

4.  Define the legal term "burden of proof."  (see http://www.lectlaw.com/def/b064.htm.)

5.  Liberals say they are against Judge Alito because he is a conservative and they believe he will make his court rulings based on his personal philosophies.  Conservatives say they support Judge Alito because he is a constitutionalist and will not make his court rulings based on his personal philosophies, but rather on what the constitution says. 
This can be confusing, but it is important to understand the issue in order to be an educated voter.
Do you support constitutionalist or activist judges?*  Explain your answer.