How Would a Textualist Approach Interpret a Congressional Statute

question 3

Multiple Choice

How would a textualist approach interpret a congressional statute?

• A) look for the plain meaning for the words at the time the law was enacted
• B) examine the legislative history carefully
• C) try to interpret the language as if the law were written today
• D) rely primarily on legal briefs to interpret various aspects of the law

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Nursing Home

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Caregiver

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