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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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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