Methods of Constitutional Interpretation:

There are three broad methods utilized by judges for interpreting the Constituion

1)  the literal meaning

the Constitution means what it says

there is no room for interpretation or contextualization

2)  the intent of the framers

what we need to do is to try to understand what the intent of the framers of the Constitution was to try to fit contemporary issues into the timeless framework

ie., what is a high crime and misdemeanor?

3)  need

what justices should do is to make decisions that are necessary for the time