Apentix/AP United States Government and Politics/Unit 1: Foundations of American Democracy/Question
AP United States Government and Politicseasymcq1 pt

A Supreme Court justice argues that the Constitution's meaning is fixed and should be interpreted solely based on the text's original public understanding. This justice is employing which judicial philosophy?

Explanation

Core Concept

Originalism is a judicial philosophy that advocates interpreting the Constitution based on its original meaning at the time it was adopted.

Correct Answer

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