Class 1: Refresher: Approaches to Constitutional Interpretation - Jan. 8

Question 1

What is Originalism? (Evans)

Answer 1

Originalism is the idea that the Constitution’s text should be given original public meaning (“objective construct,” not subjective intentions of framers).

Question 2

What is Living Constitutionalism? (Evans)

Answer 2

Living Constitutionalism is the idea that the Court has consistently interpreted the Constitution to reflect fundamental contemporary values.