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Constitutional Interpretation
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Structuralism
Involves interpreting the Constitution based on the overall structure and relationships within the document itself.
Historicism
Focuses on the evolving meanings of the Constitution's words, suggesting that interpretations can change over time.
Moral Reasoning
Involves interpreting constitutional provisions in light of moral principles or ethical values.
Originalism
An interpretation approach that attempts to follow the intent of the framers at the time of the Constitution's creation.
Pragmatism
This approach to interpretation is concerned with the outcomes and practical effects of legal decisions in current society.
Doctrinalism
Interpretation is guided by precedents and the framework established by previous legal decisions.
Textualism
A method that interprets the words of the Constitution based on their ordinary meaning at the time they were written.
Intentionalism
Similar to originalism but specifically focuses on the intended application to future situations as envisioned by the framers.
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