In the Context of Approaches to Legal Interpretation, Originalists Believe

question 21

Multiple Choice

In the context of approaches to legal interpretation, originalists believe that to determine the meaning of a particular constitutional phrase, _____.

• A) the Court should look to the intentions of the founders
• B) the Court should stick strictly to the text of the Constitution
• C) the government should base their views on the opinion of the majority of the public
• D) the government should base their views on the history of precedents
• E) the Court should examine the Constitution in the context of today's society

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Definitions:

Persuasive

Intended to convince or influence someone to adopt a certain viewpoint or to take a specific action.

Informative

Designed to provide useful information and increase knowledge on a particular subject.

Sales

The exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something.

Patterns of Organization

Structured ways in which text or information is arranged and presented to enhance understanding and coherence.