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Constitution Connection
The Constitution serves as the framework for the United States’ governing system and its laws. However, disagreements arise over how the wording of the Constitution should be interpreted. Some argue in favor of understanding the original intentions of the authors of the Constitution in order to best understand how to interpret the phrasing of the document. Others argue that the original intentions of the authors can be difficult to discern, and that the Constitution is a living document which should be flexibly adapted to fit the needs of U.S. society as it transitions throughout time. The disputes over how to interpret the Constitution impact numerous issues ranging from abortion to gun rights to religious liberty. As citizens in a self-governing society, it is our responsibility to civilly debate these questions from a constitutional standpoint in order to determine the best course of action for our country to take on modern issues.
Previous Debates
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Do Laws Banning Homeless Encampments Constitute “Cruel and Unusual Punishment”?
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Was the Boston Port Act Justified?
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Should Private K-12 Schools and Schools of Higher Education Implement Policies Designed to Increase Racial Diversity?
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Should States Stop Having Closed Primaries?
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Should States Use Ballot Initiatives to Make Major Policy Decisions?
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Should State Legislatures Be Responsible for Drawing Political Districts?
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Should Congress Create More Supreme Court Ethics Laws?
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Should the United States Government Ban TikTok?
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Should State Governments Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment?
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Should Social Media Companies Be Immune From Lawsuits Over Content Recommended on Their Sites?
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