Where does it say "interpretive"?
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The fact that each branch has an independent duty to interpret the Constitution is discussed in the first week of constitutional law class.
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You are talking as if the Branches can nullify laws they independently determine are unconstitutional. That seems v dubious ground to me.
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It's how our system works. LB makes laws. EB executes laws. JB resolves cases under law. Each branch interprets Const'n w/r/t its functions.
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The executive discretion is narrow. otherwise Rule of law is at the whim of the person in power.
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Under your view, if Congress passed Japanese internment law, then president would have to execute unless and until SCOTUS holds otherwise.
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Under your View 'The Purge' could be made real at any time by Executive Fiat/Order.
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In both views, there would be court challenge. But my view is more consistent w/ constitutional structure, sep'n of powers, and basic logic.
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Todd this line of debate seems silly. Congressmen should not deliberately pass laws which challenge the constitution.
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