The Supreme Court's Interpretation of the Constitution Has Been ________

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Constitution has been ________.

• A) stable over time, because the Constitution is fairly clear
• B) stable over time, because judicial actors have an interest in maintaining institutional legitimacy
• C) stable since the 1930s, because the Supreme Court has only increased federal powers since then
• D) subject to change over time, depending on how individual courts interpret key constitutional clauses
• E) subject to change over time, as social and political climates change

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Definitions:

Market Price

The ongoing rate for buying or selling an asset or service in a particular market.

Return On Total Assets

A financial ratio that measures a company's effectiveness in using its assets to generate profit, calculated by dividing net income by the average total assets.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, usually derived from the company's profits.

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in a public market.