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Strict Construction- Philosophy of narrowly interpreting the Constitution; holds that the government can only do what the Constitution specifically allows.
Added: And Liberal constructionism holds that the Constitution is an ever-evolving
document subject to new interpretation and meaning as society evolves and values change.
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Why did the liberal construction of the Constitution prevail?
In which case? There have been numerous cases where the liberal construction has prevailed and numerous cases where the strict construction was followed.
What type of constructionist was Thomas Jefferson?
he was either strict or liberal
Was Thomas Jefferson a liberal constructionist or a strict constructionist?
a strict constructionist
Compare the views of a strict constructionist and a liberal constructionist?
A strict constructionist believes the Constitution should be interpreted narrowly, sticking to the original intent of the framers. In contrast, a liberal constructionist believes the Constitution should be interpreted broadly to adapt to changing times and new circumstances. Strict constructionists tend to emphasize literal readings of the Constitution, while liberal constructionists focus on the broader principles and values underlying it.
What is the difference between strict construction and broad construction?
Strict construction takes a narrow view of laws, statutes, and the constitution. Broad construction takes a broad view of laws, statutes, and the constitution.
What is the opposite of strict?
The opposite of strict can be lenient, flexible, or relaxed.
Was Alexander hamilton a strict constructionist or a liberal constructionist?
he was a Liberal constructionist, i believe
What is a example of strict construction?
The draft law.
Was Thomas Jefferson a strict constructionist or a liberal constructionalist?
He was a strict constructionist. He viewed interpretted the Constituion narrowly. Strict constructionist were also called antiFederalists.
How would you use strict construction in a sentence?
You might think that these strict construction safety rules are unnecessary, but lives have been lost performing this task.
What does the liberal construction of elastic clause allow?
nah
Does the phrase strict construction mean interpreting the constitution exactly as it is stated?
Close. It means applying the law (not just the constitution) exactly as written.
