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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.8
How might American civil liberties be different today if the Supreme Court had consistently interpreted the Constitution strictly rather than broadly?
Civil rights issues will remain unaffected as they rely solely on Congressional legislation.
More civil liberties would likely exist due to stricter adherence to constitutional principles.
There may be fewer recognized individual freedoms due to lack of flexibility in interpretation.
State governments would hold significantly more power than federal government in recognizing civil liberties.
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