Constitutional Interpretations
Explore the contrasting philosophies of originalism and living constitutionalism, highlighting how these interpretations impact modern rulings. AJ discusses the implications of the 14th amendment, particularly in relation to equal protection for marginalized groups, and how differing views can lead to significant legal outcomes, such as the debate over gay marriage rights.In this clip
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994: A.J. Jacobs | The Year of Living Constitutionally
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I have a question about the episode 599 - Obama Speech writer gave the view of democracy, David Litt and the clip Reforming Supreme Court. Is the purpose of the Supreme Court to: - Make sure amendments to the Constitution will pass - Check whether laws go against the Constitution - Give lawmakers the chance to interpret the Constitution - Add ratified amendments to the Constitution quickly?
According to the article, why does the Supreme Court conduct judicial reviews? Is it to: - Make sure amendments to the Constitution will pass - Check whether laws go against the Constitution - Give lawmakers the chance to interpret the Constitution - Add ratified amendments to the Constitution quickly?