Interpreting the constitution quick check
Which statement accurately contrasts the concepts of loose construction and strict construction?(1 point)
Responses
Loose construction was favored by the Anti-Federalists and strict construction was favored by the Federalists.
Loose construction was favored by the Anti-Federalists and strict construction was favored by the Federalists.
Loose construction allows for limited federal power, whereas strict construction allows for more federal power.
Loose construction allows for limited federal power, whereas strict construction allows for more federal power.
Loose construction is a broad interpretation of the Constitution, whereas strict construction interprets the Constitution exactly as it is written.
Loose construction is a broad interpretation of the Constitution, whereas strict construction interprets the Constitution exactly as it is written.
Loose construction interprets the Constitution as the original intent of its authors, whereas strict construction allows for interpretations to reflect modern-day issues.
Loose construction is a broad interpretation of the Constitution, whereas strict construction interprets the Constitution exactly as it is written.
Which statement best identifies the impact of constitutional interpretation?(1 point)
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Constitutional interpretations lead to disputes between state and federal courts.
Constitutional interpretations lead to disputes between state and federal courts.
Constitutional interpretations create new amendments.
Constitutional interpretations create new amendments.
Constitutional interpretations can lead to a change in law enforcement procedures.
Constitutional interpretations can lead to a change in law enforcement procedures.
Constitutional interpretations do not impact a Supreme Court decision.
Constitutional interpretations can lead to a change in law enforcement procedures.
How did the ruling in the Miranda v. Arizona case change law enforcement procedures?(1 point)
Responses
Law enforcement may interrogate a suspect without the presence of an attorney.
Law enforcement may interrogate a suspect without the presence of an attorney.
Law enforcement must read a suspect their Miranda rights prior to being interrogated.
Law enforcement must read a suspect their Miranda rights prior to being interrogated.
Law enforcement may question a suspect before reading a suspect their rights.
Law enforcement may question a suspect before reading a suspect their rights.
Law enforcement may search a home without a warrant.
Law enforcement must read a suspect their Miranda rights prior to being interrogated.
Which statement best identifies how the Second Amendment was interpreted in the McDonald v. Chicago case?(1 point)
Responses
The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the rights included in the First Amendment.
The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the rights included in the First Amendment.
The Supreme Court extended rights that are not explicitly outlined in the Constitution.
The Supreme Court extended rights that are not explicitly outlined in the Constitution.
The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The Supreme Court does not have the authority to interpret any amendment in the Constitution.
The Second Amendment was interpreted to include the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
Which statement best assesses the impact of the cases Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland on the Constitution?(1 point)
Responses
Both cases increased the powers of the judicial branch.
Both cases increased the powers of the judicial branch.
Both cases did not increase any federal power.
Both cases did not increase any federal power.
Both cases increased the powers of the federal government.
Both cases increased the powers of the federal government.
Both cases increased the powers of the executive branch.