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The book explores the Founders' intent behind the Constitution, asserting that it should be interpreted based on the original meaning of its text and the framers' intentions. Gary L. McDowell emphasizes that the judiciary is obligated to adhere to this original meaning when making interpretations, thereby recovering the theoretical foundations laid by the Founders for constitutional interpretation.
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The Language of Law and the Foundations of American Constitutionalism, Gary L. McDowell
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- Title
- The Language of Law and the Foundations of American Constitutionalism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gary L. McDowell
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 428
- ISBN13
- 9780521140911
- Description
- The book explores the Founders' intent behind the Constitution, asserting that it should be interpreted based on the original meaning of its text and the framers' intentions. Gary L. McDowell emphasizes that the judiciary is obligated to adhere to this original meaning when making interpretations, thereby recovering the theoretical foundations laid by the Founders for constitutional interpretation.