Describe the role of the courts in statutory construction
What will be an ideal response?
The courts will analyze any ambiguous terms by reference to the rest of the language in the statute. If the statute is challenged, the courts may look to the legislative intent and the intended purpose of the statute. This is referred to as statutory construction. The legislatures enact the law, and the courts attempt to interpret the law.
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What will be an ideal response?
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