In the context of approaches to legal interpretation, originalists believe that to determine the meaning of a particular constitutional phrase, _____.
A. the Court should look to the intentions of the founders
B. the Court should stick strictly to the text of the Constitution
C. the government should base their views on the opinion of the majority of the public
D. the government should base their views on the history of precedents
E. the Court should examine the Constitution in the context of today's society
Answer: A
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