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According to a passage on constitutional interpretation: "Originalists believe the Constitution should be interpreted as the framers intended." An originalist would most likely argue that:

A) The Constitution is outdated and should be replaced
B) Modern values should guide constitutional interpretation
C) The meaning of constitutional provisions was fixed at the time of ratification
D) Judges should create new rights based on social progress

Explanation

Originalists hold that constitutional meaning was fixed at ratification; interpretation should reflect the original understanding, not evolving values.

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