The Constitution Was Never Supposed to Belong to Nine Justices Alone
The American people have always understood that the Constitution's meaning is not decided by the Supreme Court alone.
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The Supreme Court does not have the final say on the Constitution's meaning. For two centuries, the American people have understood that the Constitution's meaning is not decided by the Supreme Court alone. This is a long-standing understanding in US history.
Why it matters
This understanding is important because it affects how the Constitution is interpreted and applied in the US.
- What is the Constitution?
- The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States.
- What is the Supreme Court?
- The Supreme Court is the highest court in the US, responsible for interpreting the law.
- Why is this understanding important?
- This understanding is important because it affects how the Constitution is interpreted and applied in the US.
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The outlets frame the story as a correction to the Supreme Court's perceived power, highlighting a long-standing understanding in US history.
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The Supreme Court's power is limited by a long-standing understanding in US history.
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