Living Constitution ideology as against originalism. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What does Living Constitution ideology assert about interpreting the Constitution?
What does Living Constitution ideology assert about interpreting the Constitution?
It's dynamic & evolves with society
What judicial approach does Living Constitution ideology encourage?
What judicial approach does Living Constitution ideology encourage?
Judicial activism
In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which Amendment was interpreted to legalise same-sex marriage?
In Obergefell v. Hodges (2015), which Amendment was interpreted to legalise same-sex marriage?
14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause
Which right did Roe v. Wade (1973) use to establish abortion rights?
Which right did Roe v. Wade (1973) use to establish abortion rights?
Right to privacy under 14th Amendment
What did Riley v. California (2014) rule about cell phone searches?
What did Riley v. California (2014) rule about cell phone searches?
Warrantless searches violate 4th Amendment
What criticism is made about Living Constitution undermining democracy?
What criticism is made about Living Constitution undermining democracy?
Unelected judges make policy decisions
How does Originalism view the Constitution's meaning?
How does Originalism view the Constitution's meaning?
Fixed & unchanging except via amendments
What judicial approach does Originalism advocate?
What judicial approach does Originalism advocate?
Judicial restraint
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) rule based on originalist interpretation?
What did Citizens United v. FEC (2010) rule based on originalist interpretation?
Corporate funding restrictions violate 1st
What did Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) do regarding abortion rights?
What did Dobbs v. Jackson (2022) do regarding abortion rights?
Overturned Roe v. Wade
What is the main criticism of Originalism's approach to modern issues?
What is the main criticism of Originalism's approach to modern issues?
Too rigid & inflexible
What trade-off exists between Living Constitution and Originalism?
What trade-off exists between Living Constitution and Originalism?
Flexibility vs. stability
How do the two ideologies differ on the judiciary's role?
How do the two ideologies differ on the judiciary's role?
Active role vs. judicial restraint