What is a Broad Construction? back in 1700's?

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What is a Broad Construction? back in 1700's?

2007-10-11 18:02:19 · 1 answers · asked by adidasblack16 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History

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broad construction

A theory of interpretation of the Constitution that holds that the spirit of the times, the values of the justices, and the needs of the nation may legitimately influence the decisions of a court, particularly the Supreme Court. Sometimes called judicial activism.

2007-10-11 18:15:28 · answer #1 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋