Civil Rights and Liberties Unit Test
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Question
Use the table to answer the question.
Comparing the Interpretations of the Constitution
Strict Constructionism Liberal Constructionism
??? The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to the right to vote and this includes restricting the power of states to write voting laws when these violate civil rights.What is the best interpretation to insert in the first column of the table?(1 point)
Responses
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and gives it Congress the power to write and pass national voting laws.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and gives it Congress the power to write and pass national voting laws.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and the states retain the power to write their own voting laws.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and the states retain the power to write their own voting laws.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote and this includes federal powers to supervise state elections.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote and this includes federal powers to supervise state elections.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and the Supreme Court has the power of judicial review of state voting laws.
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to the right to vote and this includes restricting the power of states to write voting laws when these violate civil rights.
To determine the best interpretation to insert in the first column of the table, we need to carefully analyze the information given. The table presents two different interpretations of the Constitution, one representing strict constructionism, and the other representing liberal constructionism.
Strict constructionism generally involves interpreting the Constitution in a literal and narrow manner, adhering strictly to the original intent of the framers. Liberal constructionism, on the other hand, involves a more flexible interpretation, allowing for adaptations to the changing needs and values of society.
Looking at the statement in question, "The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to the right to vote and this includes restricting the power of states to write voting laws when these violate civil rights," we can identify key elements that need to be addressed in the interpretation for the first column.
Firstly, it states that the Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, implying equal voting rights for everyone regardless of their race. Secondly, it suggests that when state voting laws violate civil rights, the power of states can be restricted.
Considering these elements, the best interpretation to insert in the first column of the table would be:
"The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and gives Congress the power to write and pass national voting laws."
This interpretation aligns with the idea that all races should have the right to vote and that Congress has the authority to intervene when state voting laws violate civil rights. It reflects a liberal constructionist viewpoint by acknowledging the need for national legislation in certain circumstances.
The best interpretation to insert in the first column of the table would be:
The Fifteenth Amendment protects the rights of all races to vote, and the states retain the power to write their own voting laws.