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Which of the following is NOT one of the five sources judges look to when applying the Constitution to a legal issue?

• The text of the Constitution

• The original intent of the framers

• The opinions of the public

• Court precedent

What is one of the consequences of the debate over constitutional interpretation?

• Complete agreement among judges

• The Constitution is ignored

• Differences in judicial interpretation

• The Constitution is rewritten

What does the process of judicial interpretation help define?

• The structure of the government

• The limits of constitutional rights and powers

• The roles of Congress

• The duties of the President

What is the main focus of those who favor strict construction?

• The future implications of the Constitution

• The literal text and original intent

• The opinions of the public

• The ethical values of society

What did Justice Scalia believe about the Constitution?

• It should be changed frequently

• It is not a living organism

• It should conform to modern values

• It should be ignored

What does interpretivism emphasize in constitutional interpretation?

• Historical context only

• Modern values and social consequences

• Literal meaning of the text

• Original intent of the framers

What does the principle of judicial review allow the Supreme Court to do?

• Amend the Constitution

• Declare acts of Congress unconstitutional

• Create new laws

• Interpret state laws

What is the debate about constitutional interpretation primarily concerned with?

• The length of the Constitution

• How the Constitution should be interpreted

• The number of amendments

• The authors of the Constitution

Which president lost the election of 1800?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• James Madison

• George Washington

What dilemma did Chief Justice Marshall face regarding the writ of mandamus?

• Whether to support the executive branch

• Whether to issue the writ and risk weakening the Court's authority

• Whether to increase taxes

• Whether to declare war