Judges Who Believe in Contextualism Argue ______

question 5

Multiple Choice

Judges who believe in contextualism argue ______.

• A)that the Constitution is a living document that should be interpreted to meet the needs of society
• B)that the context of a crime should be excluded from a criminal trial so as to ensure uniformity
• C)that the intent of the framers of the documents should guide our decision-making today
• D)that judicial restraint is always favored over judicial activism

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Definitions:

Common Stock

The most prevalent form of equity ownership, representing shares in the ownership of a company.

Dividend Decision

The decision by management regarding the portion of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends. The alternative is to retain the money, investing it in the company for future growth.

Cash Dividends

Distributions made to shareholders by a company, often in the form of profit sharing.

Retain Earnings

Profits kept in the company to reinvest in the business or pay down debt, not distributed to shareholders.