A federal judge who interprets the constitution literally is considered to be a

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A federal judge who interprets the constitution literally is considered to be a

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Izabelle Copeland · Answer 1

The correct answer is originalist. These are judges who interpret the constitution based on their understanding of what the founding fathers meant and wanted with it. Opposite would be a pragmatist, a person who understands that the constitution changes due to the spirit of the age changing.