Question

Justice Clarence Thomas believes in Originalism when interpreting the Constitution. Which of the following BEST describes his interpretation of the Constitution? A. The Constitution is a living document. B. The Constitution is less powerful than state law. C. The Constitution’s meaning is fixed and does not change over time. D. The Constitution is not meant to be interpreted by a federal court, but rather by local and state courts.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The Constitution’s meaning is fixed and does not change over time.

Explanation:

Originalism, as the name would clearly suggest, is the belief in the original piece of any work or decision despite how developed or changed the world may be. It believes in the original thing and holds no room for any change in it.

Justice Clarence Thomas believes that the constitution cannot be changed and fixed however much the legislators may like it to be. The words and its meanings in the Constitution are fixed and cannot or must never be changed however much time and developed the country may feel. Even after decades of time or years, the meanings of the Constitution holds and must be taken as it was when it was first written and amended. Passage of time and other aspects hold no power over the Constitution.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.