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Chapter 4.5 Quiz
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| original intent | what the framers of the U.S. Constitution meant or were trying to achieve when they wrote the original document |
| precedent | a decision by a court that serves as an example or guide for future decisions |
| strict construction | a literal approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution, using the exact words of the document |
| originalism | an approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution that relies primarily on the original language of the document and the perceived intent of the framers; also known as strict construction |
| loose construction | a flexible approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution, taking into account current conditions in society |
| interpretivism | an approach to interpreting the U.S. Constitution that takes modern values and social consequences into account; also known as loose construction |
| judicial review | the power of the courts to declare laws and executive acts unconstitutional |
| executive privilege | the right to keep internal discussions and documents of the White House private |
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