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
A
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A. A material incentive B. A purposive incentive C. A solidary incentive D. A monetary incentive E. A tangible incentive
Because they feared the possible abuse of power by the government, the framers of the Texas Constitution did not include checks and balances among government branches in the document
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
__________ is used to prevent permanent damage in situations not covered by existing law.
A. Equity B. Injunction C. Order D. Restitution
What did Madison and Hamilton mean by faction?
a. a self-interested subgroup b. a political party c. a mob d. those opposed to the Constitution