Strict Vs Loose Interpretation

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Strict interpretation has been described as the Constitution authorizing a power or privilege in order for either the action or privilege to be legal. Loose interpretation has been described as the government being able to act seemingly freely as long as the Constitution doesn’t prohibit an action. Furthermore, our Constitution is definitely a profound document. The Constitution is small, compact, and written in very plain language easily understood by all. The Constitution is unlike our legal code, which makes its contents accessible to anyone who can read. That's intentional and a loose interpretation completely stirs away from that

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