It is true that the sun can have both positive and negative effects on our lives. The correct answer is True.
Answer: whether its intent has been compromised.
The excerpt states that "reargument" was largely for the purpose of studying what were the exact circumstances surrounding the adoption of the Fourteenth Amendment. The reason why they want to study this is in order to determine what are the reasons that led legislators to pass the amendment. If that is successfully established, the judges will know what the intent of the amendment was, and whether this intent had been compromised.
confidence- a firm belief or trust
hypocritical- like a hypocrite/ insincere
petition- a request
sovereignty-supreme power or authority
atonement- reconciliation between God and man
solicitation- an urging to do wrong/ temptation
discourse- a long written or spoken discussion on some subject