Phrases with «strict constructionists»

The phrase "strict constructionists" refers to people who interpret laws and the Constitution very closely and literally. They believe that the Constitution should be understood exactly as it was written and that laws should only be interpreted based on their explicit meaning, without making any additional assumptions. Full definition

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New regulations eventually became law, and at the Supreme Court the solicitor general (strict constructionist Robert Bork!) (educationnext.org)
Conservatives and libertarians who were strict constructionists complained that when the federal government used conditional grants - in - aid to promote physics and like subjects, the federal authorities were determining the make - up and content of curriculum. (educationnext.org)
There are also conservatives of a more strict constructionist bent who would argue that the Obama administration can't issue waivers at all. (dropoutnation.net)
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Phrases with «strict constructionists»

Sentences with «strict constructionists»

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