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interpretivism

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A quick definition of interpretivism:

Interpretivism: A way of understanding the Constitution where judges follow the rules and values that are clearly written or hinted at in the Constitution. This is different from noninterpretivism, where judges go beyond what is written in the Constitution to enforce other rules.

A more thorough explanation:

Interpretivism is a way of interpreting the Constitution that says judges must follow the values and norms that are clearly stated or implied in the Constitution. This is different from noninterpretivism, which says that judges should go beyond the Constitution to enforce norms that cannot be found in the document.

For example, if a case involves the right to free speech, an interpretivist judge would look to the First Amendment of the Constitution to determine the outcome of the case. They would not consider other factors outside of the Constitution. On the other hand, a noninterpretivist judge might consider the social and political context of the case to determine the outcome.

Overall, interpretivism is a way of interpreting the Constitution that focuses on the text and values of the document itself.

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lilypadfrog
12:57
我没有决定
atwatodbit
12:57
加油,等一會人一定會開始收好新聞
12:57
@atwatodbit: haha I feel like this cycle its not rlly all ab stats tho
atwatodbit
12:59
@sadpadresfan: for sure, but you're certainly as strong as me though. Hold on whether its later today or weeks from now. Plus you got da berk A, I am jealous
lilypadfrog
12:59
每个人都说“你的考试成绩这么好,你会得到很好的决定”,但我没有!
texaslawhopefully
12:59
oof I think I'm going to miss the penn wave
texaslawhopefully
12:59
are they still calling
Trismegistus
12:59
hey tex me too lmfao
choosingpeace
12:59
@texaslawhopefully: me too yayyy
lilypadfrog
12:59
we did it reddit
13:00
@atwatodbit: haha ty wishing you the best as well
cumsock
13:00
careful! i graduated from reddit university
13:00
@texaslawhopefully: another day another missed wave??
lilypadfrog
13:01
what if I started using redditisms
lilypadfrog
13:01
thank you kind stranger for the gold
Trismegistus
13:01
do all my hopes and dreams and sanity rest on chicago now
texaslawhopefully
13:01
@sadpadresfan: prolly. My only hope is my last name is towards the end of the alphabet
lilypadfrog
13:01
i hope u guys would put me down like a dog that bit a baby
Trismegistus
13:02
@texaslawhopefully: i saw 3/4 down alphabet then 30- mins later 1/2 down alphabet
texaslawhopefully
13:02
so they're still calling?
Trismegistus
13:03
that i dont know
KeenHeartbreakingRattlesnake
13:03
the Penn e wave is about to cook me
atwatodbit
13:03
@sadpadresfan: did you get your Cornell scholly with your A at the same time? I think they gave me nothing...
lilypadfrog
13:04
tex also got cornell scholly ask him
texaslawhopefully
13:04
there's a form you fill out
texaslawhopefully
13:04
and they'll get back to you within a few days
13:04
@atwatodbit: they emailed me a day after submitting the form
atwatodbit
13:05
ah ok, i've seen that, just need to get parental info then. just making sure
13:05
Feeling fortunate and its my top choice as of now haha
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