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What kind of reading of the United States Constitution did Dworkin advocate for?

  • Literal reading

  • Moral reading

  • Strict Interpretation

  • Contextual reading

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Ronald Dworkin advocated for a moral reading of the United States Constitution. He argued that the Constitution should be interpreted in light of the best moral principles, not simply in terms of its original meaning. He believed that the Constitution should be a living document that can be adapted to changing times, and that it should be interpreted in a way that promotes justice and equality.
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