which canon of statutory construction are you?
which canon of statutory construction are you?
#0which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:15pm
my result:
you are the plain meaning rule! you interpret statutes according to what an ordinary speaker of english would understand from the text. you're upfront and direct. you claim that you're just following the rules, but often find a clever technicality to interpret the rules however you want.
the quiz
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
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#1re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:26pmYou are Interpretation in Avoidance of Constitutional Questions! You presume that the legislature doesn't intend to draft unconstitutional stautes and so you interpret them so that you won't have to reach a constitutional decision. Some criticize you for implicitly making constitutional law, but without stating your reasons. You like to stay away from difficult decisions. You're kind of a weasley little bastard.
Kringas
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/27/05
#2re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:32pm
You are "Noscitur a socii"! You look to neighboring words to shed light on the meaning of ambiguous words. You're a sociable canon, and always look at everything in context. However, you're useless by yourself.
Ha!
#3re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:33pm
You are the Rule of Lenity! You interpret ambiguities in penal statutes in favor of the accused. You're a laid-back kind of rule and concerned with not being too quick to judge. You're soft on crime.............
Papa- what does that mean? lol
#4re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:37pmoh i think you know, diva. penal statutes indeed!
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
justthefacts2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/24/05
#6re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:43pm
You are the Golden Rule! You presume that the legislature would not want to apply the statute to achieve an unreasonable or absurd result inconsistent with its purpose. It's not what's on the surface that matters for you, and you try to do what's best in any given situation. You're a bit unpredictable, but you don't mind.
This is a great quiz! So perceptive. So accurate. I applaud the designers of this quiz. Where do I sign up for Supreme Court Overlord of All Things True and Just?
Seriously, papa, what a fun and original quiz. Thanks for finding and posting it!
#7re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:44pmSame as Marlene.
Bob Martin Online
#8re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 7:45pm
gald ya'll enjoy it. but, credit where credit is due, i found it here:
the volokh conspiracy
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#9re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:02pm
QUESTION 1: You are at a party and see an attractive member of the opposite sex. He/She is with a group of friends. You...
MY ANSWER: Immediately stop taking this quiz, because it obviously wasn't intended for someone like me.
blocked: logan2, Diamonds3, Hamilton22
#10re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:10pm
You are "Noscitur a socii"! You look to neighboring words to shed light on the meaning of ambiguous words. You're a sociable canon, and always look at everything in context. However, you're useless by yourself.
It's all about the context clues! 
#11re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:13pmdamn, best, ya caught me. i was trying to see how many members of the glbt community i could rope into taking this quiz despite its obviously hetero-centric questioning. kringas, you should be ashamed of yourself!
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
justthefacts2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/24/05
#12re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:22pmBest and Papa, there was nothing in Question 1 that said you were romantically interested in the person of the "opposite sex" or that you were intending to ask them for a date. It only said you wanted to know if they were married or taken.
#13re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:25pmfacts, do not confuse us with the facts.
...global warming can manifest itself as heat, cool, precipitation, storms, drought, wind, or any other phenomenon, much like a shapeshifter. -- jim geraghty
pray to st. jude
i'm a sonic reducer
he was the gimmicky sort
fenchurch=mejusthavingfun=magwildwood=mmousefan=bkcollector=bradmajors=somethingtotalkabout: the fenchurch mpd collective
#14re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:32pm
It wasn't hetero-centric questioning. It was poor grammar questioning. On the "opposite sex" question, it suddenly jumps from singular to plural pronouns in an attempt to be gender neutral. A big no-no.
eta: I'm the rule of lenity.
Updated On: 1/24/06 at 08:32 PM
justthefacts2
Broadway Star Joined: 4/24/05
#15re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 8:32pm
Point taken, Papa. Alas, my curse.
Mythus
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/16/04
#16re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/24/06 at 9:04pmYou are the Rule of Lenity! You interpret ambiguities in penal statutes in favor of the accused. You're a laid-back kind of rule and concerned with not being too quick to judge. You're soft on crime.
#18re: which canon of statutory construction are you?
Posted: 1/25/06 at 2:06pm
You are the Golden Rule! You presume that the legislature would not want to apply the statute to achieve an unreasonable or absurd result inconsistent with its purpose. It's not what's on the surface that matters for you, and you try to do what's best in any given situation. You're a bit unpredictable, but you don't mind.
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