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Constitutional Interpretation

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Structuralism

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Involves interpreting the Constitution based on the overall structure and relationships within the document itself.

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Historicism

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Focuses on the evolving meanings of the Constitution's words, suggesting that interpretations can change over time.

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Moral Reasoning

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Involves interpreting constitutional provisions in light of moral principles or ethical values.

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Originalism

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An interpretation approach that attempts to follow the intent of the framers at the time of the Constitution's creation.

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Pragmatism

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This approach to interpretation is concerned with the outcomes and practical effects of legal decisions in current society.

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Doctrinalism

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Interpretation is guided by precedents and the framework established by previous legal decisions.

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Textualism

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A method that interprets the words of the Constitution based on their ordinary meaning at the time they were written.

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Intentionalism

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Similar to originalism but specifically focuses on the intended application to future situations as envisioned by the framers.

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