Question $9(1$ point$)$

The idea of original intent rests upon which of the following beliefs?

A$)$ the belief that the Constitution should be interpreted on the basis of what the Framers and later authors of various amendments intended

B$)$ the belief that any interpretation of the Constitution should be based upon an understanding of the views of those who authored only certain provisions of it

C$)$ the belief that public opinion plays a large part in the interpretation of the Constitution

D$)$ the belief that activist judges will be prevented from misconstruing the Constitution