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Watch and listen to legal expert Edwin Vieira, Jr. argue for the doctrine of original intent in interpreting and understanding the Constitution of the United States...
Interpreting the Constitution involves balancing its original intent with contemporary application. Approaches vary, from originalism, which seeks to understand the framers' intent, to living constitutionalism, which views the document as adaptable to modern values and challenges. The goal is to preserve its principles of liberty, justice, and democracy while addressing evolving societal needs.
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Interpreting the Constitution involves balancing its original intent with contemporary application. Approaches vary, from originalism, which seeks to understand the framers' intent, to living constitutionalism, which views the document as adaptable to modern values and challenges. The goal is to preserve its principles of liberty, justice, and democracy while addressing evolving societal needs.
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