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:

Minority Shareholders

Owners of a smaller portion of a company's shares, who have limited control or power over corporate decisions compared to majority shareholders.

Self-Dealing

An unethical business practice where an individual takes advantage of their position in a transaction for personal benefit, often at the expense of the interests of others.

Corporate Records

Documents and ledgers that are required to be maintained by a corporation, detailing its operations, financial status, and legal obligations.

Short-Form Merger

A merger between a subsidiary corporation and a parent corporation that owns at least 90 percent of the outstanding shares of each class of stock issued by the subsidiary corporation.