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A passage contrasts "originalism" and "living constitutionalism." A living constitutionalist would argue:

A) The Constitution's meaning was fixed in 1787
B) The Constitution should be interpreted in light of contemporary values and evolving societal standards
C) The Constitution cannot be amended
D) Only the original framers can interpret the Constitution

Explanation

Living constitutionalism holds that the Constitution is a dynamic document whose meaning evolves with changing societal values and circumstances.

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