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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.3
Why does constitutional interpretation through Supreme Court decisions persist as a key element of policy change?
The Constitution explicitly instructs Supreme Court justices on how to interpret its words for policy changes.
The Constitution was designed to be interpreted over time, with changing societal attitudes and values considered by justices making decisions on cases that set legal precedents affecting policy nationwide.
All Supreme Court decisions are temporary and not binding for future cases or court decisions.
Supreme Court justices have personal biases that influence policy change.
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