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audragclark

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The concept of strict constructionism requires that the Constitution
 
  a. may be changed only by the formal amendment process and not by discretionary Congressional actions or judicial rulings.
  b. remain a flexible and fluid document that changes with the times.
  c. may be modified only by rulings of the Supreme Court.
  d. remain true to the intent of the writers of the Constitution, that it remain rigid and without any amendments.
  e. should be modified as popular opinion changes.

Question 2

The 1819 Supreme Court ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland seemed like a minor issue, but the ruling had a long-lasting impact. What was the primary impact of this ruling?
 
  a. A national bank was unconstitutional.
  b. The state of Maryland had every right under the Constitution to tax the federal governments property and assets in the state.
  c. In some cases certain powers that are not explicitly given to the government in the Constitution may be considered necessary and proper and thus they are legitimate under the concept of the living Constitution
  d. Congress acted improperly in creating the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
  e. In ruling on matters involving the Constitution, the Supreme Court must adopt a strict constructionist approach and not read anything into the Constitution that is not explicitly stated.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C



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