How would a textualist approach interpreting a congressional statute?
a. Look for the plain meaning for the words at the time the law was enacted
b. Examine the legislative history carefully
c. Try to interpret the language as if the law were written today
d. Rely primarily on legal briefs to interpret various aspects of the law
a. Look for the plain meaning for the words at the time the law was enacted
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In the state structure, which entity is responsible for voter registration?
a. Social Security b. Federal Communications Commission c. Selective Service d. Secretary of State Office
Reapportionment is
A. the allocation of seats in the House to each state after each census. B. the redrawing of district boundaries within each state to ensure equal district populations. C. a court order to hold new elections because of voting irregularities. D. altering a legislative formula that apportions spending among the states. E. normally a bipartisan exercise.