Fidelity to Our Imperfect Constitution

Fidelity to Our Imperfect Constitution
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 262
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ISBN-10 : 9780199793372
ISBN-13 : 0199793379
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Download or read book Fidelity to Our Imperfect Constitution written by James E. Fleming and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James E. Fleming argues that fidelity in interpreting the US Constitution as written requires a moral reading or philosophic approach, and that fidelity commits to honouring aspirational principles, not following the relatively specific original meanings (or original expected applications) of the founders.


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