Describe originalism as a judicial philosophy
What will be an ideal response?
An ideal response will:
1, Define originalism as the belief that courts should interpret the Constitution as the Framers meant or intended.
2, Note that originalism takes two principle forms: the original intent theory holds that interpretation of a written constitution or law should be consistent with what was meant by those who drafted and ratified it; original meaning theory is the view that judges should base their interpretations of a written constitution or law on what reasonable persons living at the time of its adoption would have declared the ordinary meaning of the text to be.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The Texas state legislature passes a law that allows it to enter into a treaty with Mexico, independently of the United States. Which process would determine whether this law is constitutional?
a. judicial review b. amendment review c. Constitutional assessment d. lawful inspection
Dissident terrorism differs from state terrorism in that
a. the former is theater while the latter is serious. b. state terrorism targets a government's own population. c. state terrorism takes place outside the state while dissident is mostly internal. d. state terrorism is more effective in sending a message.
John Merryman was being held by Abraham Lincoln and the Union troops on charges that he ______.
a. blew up a large gun stash b. led guerrilla attacks against union troops c. stole secrets from Union generals d. burned at least six railroad bridges