Justice Clarence Thomas believes in Originalism when interpreting the Constitution. Which of the following BEST describes his interpretation of the Constitution?

A.
The Constitution is a living document.
B.
The Constitution is less powerful than state law.
C.
The Constitution’s meaning is fixed and does not change over time.
D.
The Constitution is not meant to be interpreted by a federal court, but rather by local and state courts.

1 answer

C. The Constitution’s meaning is fixed and does not change over time.

Justice Clarence Thomas's originalist approach emphasizes that the Constitution should be understood based on the original meaning intended by its framers at the time it was enacted.