Judges that interpret the constitution literally, or as they believe the framers intended, as apposed to legislating from the bench, are called:

A. Strict Constitutionalists
B. Judicial Activism
C. Broad Interpreters
D. Leading View Judges


Ans: A. Strict Constitutionalists

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