C
In short, they say that whether or not a given law is constitutional should reflect society's current conditions and values.
Read the section "A Living Document."
Which sentence from the section shows how the living document doctrine can be used to decide on a law's constitutionality?
A
They claim that the issues before the court today are more complex than 200 years ago.
B
These critics say current issues were probably never considered by the Constitution's authors.
C
In short, they say that whether or not a given law is constitutional should reflect society's current conditions and values.
D
It comes down to an individual justice's opinion of history, which is a problem.
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