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Checks and Balances

ey cannot offer a principled distinction between those values that merit inclusion in the constitutional scheme and those that do not (Murphy, 13). One of the most fundamental supports for the originalism point of view is that there simply is not that often a reason to interpret the Constitution. The reason for this is because the original text of the Constitution, without interpretation, provides enough material to decide most cases. In its most basic form, the Constitution lays out all of the necessary components to make a just decision. Both arguments are highly disputable because they each have their advantages and disadvantages. Neither side is without it warts as Justice Scalia is fond of saying (Singer 15). The non-originalist point of view is widely accepted in society, but that still does not mean that the originalist point of view is incorrect. Supporters of the living Constitution say that the Constitution is vague, but they just might not fully understand the original intent of the framers. Even though the framers could never comprehend modern issues and technology, the Constitution gives enough information to decide these cases. This is the main problem with the ongoing argument about whether or not, or how the Constitution should be interpreted. As one can see from above, there is a valid response against each argument. This topic will continue to be discussed for some time to come without resolve, until it eventually becomes invalid to even discuss it....

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