Since the Constitution was written, debates have been ongoing regarding whether it should be interpreted strict in a word for word manner or a looser flexible style. Supreme Court Justices face this dilemma in applying the law to modern cases. Should judges apply the Constitution as it was written, or should they interpret it in the context of modern-day problems? Should it be modified entirely to better suit today’s concerns? Why or why not?


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