The 1787 Project

Deciding What to Decide


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After the Supreme Court decides to hear a case by granting a writ of certiorari, how does it then go about the business of deciding what the Constitution means when the case involves a matter of federal constitutional law? This 18 minute episode offers a very brief overview of various approaches to constitutional interpretation, focusing on text, original meaning, doctrine, precedent, structure, and aspiration.
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The 1787 ProjectBy Justin Dyer