Which of the following BEST fits the definition of loose constructionism? A.
a strict understanding of powers granted to the federal government
B.
a belief that states laws are always more powerful than the Constitution
C.
an expansive understanding of powers granted to the federal government
D.
a belief that the Constitution should never be used to interpret modern political issues

The answer is A.) a strict understanding of powers granted to the federal government. also if you were looking up this question Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of loose constructionism?

A.

equal protection for all

B.

using the literal meaning of the Constitution

C.

a wide, expansive understanding of federal powers

D.

necessary and proper adjustments to the Constitution

  and it brought you here the answer is

B .) Using the literal meaning of the constitution

Explanation:

The correct answer is C

Explanation:

I took the test and c was correct

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simplify brackets

8 - 2a - 7 = a + 40

simplify 8 - 2a - 7 to -2a + 1

-2a + 1 = a + 40

add 2a to both sides

1 = a + 40 + 2a

simplify a + 40 + 2a to 3a + 40

1 = 3a + 40

subtract 40 from both sides

1 - 40 = 3a

simplify 1 - 40 o -39

-39 = 3a

divide both sides by 3

-39/3 = a

simplify 39/3 to 13

-13 = a

switch sides

a = -13