APFIVE Limitations of Constitutional Clause Counting
What is a primary limitation of using clause counts to measure constitutional emphasis, as opposed to methods based on word count or functional importance?
A
Functional importance metrics cannot be quantified, so clause counts are the only option.
B
Using clauses ignores the influence of the Bill of Rights, which added 10 more clauses later.
C
Word count overestimates the brevity of complex clauses, making the judiciary seem more powerful.
D
Clause count fails to account for the length and substantive weight of each clause, thus skewing perceived emphasis.
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