Originalism is the theory of constitutional interpretation, which holds that
a. appellate judges should begin with the assumption that the original finding in a case was correct.
b. the original Constitution carries more weight than its amendments.
c. judges should look at the Constitution as an ever-changing document that shifts to meet new circumstances and norms.
d. cases should be decided by the letter of the law rather than by the spirit in which the law was established.
e. judges should look to how the Constitution was understood by those who wrote and ratified it.
ANS: E
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When the federal government displaces the traditional powers of states and localities, it is called
a. usurping. b. turnback. c. preemption. d. coercion.
All state governments responded to the Brown decision in the same way
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A system of government in which sovereignty is constitutionally divided between the national and state governments is known as
A) socialism. B) nationalism. C) states' rights. D) federalism. E) a confederal system.
What influence have labor unions had on American politics?
a. Unions use a portion of dues paid by members to fund the campaigns of sympathetic candidates, and union members are the primary foot soldiers for knocking on doors and making phone calls. b. The AFL-CIO and SEIU are key components of the Republican coalition and counter the efforts of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Federation of Independent Businesses to influence elections. c. While they play a role in American politics, their influence has been weakened by their efforts to maintain support within both political parties. d. Labor unions have struggled to have an impact in American politics because of the legacy of right to work laws that prohibit unions from using dues from members to engage in partisan politics.