Most Proponents of Strict Constructionism Argue That If the Text

question 76

Multiple Choice

Most proponents of strict constructionism argue that if the text of the Constitution is ambiguous, then a judge should

• A) use his or her best judgment to make a ruling that seems fair and just.
• B) take into account evolving national attitudes and circumstances.
• C) side with the defendant because of insufficient information.
• D) figure out what the words generally meant to people at the time they were written.

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Definitions:

Intercompany Sale

Transactions that occur between two entities within the same corporate group, which are eliminated during consolidation to avoid double-counting in financial statements.

Mark-Up

An amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit.

Impairment Loss

The amount by which the carrying amount of an asset or cash-generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, necessitating a write-down.

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, calculated by dividing the total taxes paid by the taxable income.