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Unit 3: How has our understanding of the Constitution changed since 1789?
03 How has our understanding of the Constitution changed since 1789?
This unit looks at the question of whether or not the U.S. should interpret the Consitution in a strict, original document way, or change its interpretation over time. We will be examining the ideas of strict constructionists, "radical judges", and shifting ideas over centuries.
Unit Essential Questions
o What are the main approaches to interpreting the Constitution? What makes each popular?
o What do people mean when they talk about “activist judges”? Is this a just assessment?
o What is the history of balancing state and federal power? What is the future?
o How easy is it to amend the Constitution? Should it be harder (or easier) to amend? Why?
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