Identify which of the following refers to asking what the creators of the law intended at the time that the law or constitutional provision was drafted.

A. literalism
B. stare decisis
C. originalism
D. living document


C. originalism

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a. Black/White b. In/Out c. Up/Down d. Left/Right

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In Atwater v. City of Lago Vista (2001), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment forbids a warrantless arrest for a minor traffic offense such as a seat belt violation

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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