Constitutional interpretations refer to different ways in which the United States Constitution can be understood or analyzed by judges, scholars, or individuals when determining its meaning or application.
Related terms
Originalism: Originalism is an approach where judges interpret the Constitution based on its original intent at the time it was written.
Living Constitution: The living constitution theory suggests that the interpretation of the Constitution should evolve over time along with societal changes and values.
Textualism: Textualism focuses on interpreting the words within the text of the Constitution according to their ordinary meaning at the time they were written.