What is a strict constructionist?

A. Someone who applies personal opinion to the meaning of the law.

B. Someone who applies public opinion to a law.

C. Someone who follows the exact meaning of the law without applying personal opinion.

D. Someone who applies political opinion to the law.

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Corbin Terry

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5 June, 20:11

What is a strict constructionist?

A. Someone who applies personal opinion to the meaning of the law.

B. Someone who applies public opinion to a law.

C. Someone who follows the exact meaning of the law without applying personal opinion.

D. Someone who applies political opinion to the law.

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Autumn Atkins · Answer 1

A strict constructionist is "Someone who follows the exact meaning of the law without applying personal opinion".

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

A particular legal theory of interpretation of justice that limits the interpretation of justice and demand from federal government to take constitutionally guided or ordered decisions only, is called as "Strict constructionism in the United States".

Strict constructionists are the legal personalities like judges who only elucidate legal texts as written and avoid strictly the context and the conditions. It is also used as a umbrella term in American politics for conservative legal theories like textualism and originalism.

What is a strict constructionist?A. Someone who applies personal opinion to the meaning of the law.B. Someone who applies public opinion to a law.C. Someone who follows the exact meaning of the law without applying personal opinion.D. Someone who applies political opinion to the law.

What is a strict constructionist?

A. Someone who applies personal opinion to the meaning of the law.

B. Someone who applies public opinion to a law.

C. Someone who follows the exact meaning of the law without applying personal opinion.

D. Someone who applies political opinion to the law.