In the Context of Approaches to Legal Interpretation, Modernists Differ

question 12

Multiple Choice

In the context of approaches to legal interpretation, modernists differ from originalists in that they__________.

• A)believe that the Court should look to the intentions of the founders
• B)seek to examine the Constitution in the context of today's society
• C)contend that the government should do nothing that is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution
• D)advocate that the Court should stick strictly to the text of the Constitution
• E)propose that the Constitution should be rewritten in its entirety

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Definitions:

Bad Checks

Checks that cannot be processed because the account on which they were drawn lacks sufficient funds, leading to legal and financial consequences for the issuer.

Oral Negotiable Instrument

A verbal agreement that is intended to have the same enforceability as a written negotiable instrument, though legally this is often not recognized.

Special Conditions

Specific provisions or clauses added to a contract or agreement that must be met in addition to the general terms.

Article 3

A section of the U.S. Constitution that establishes the judicial branch of the federal government, outlining the powers and structure of the Supreme Court and other federal courts.