A judge reasons that a constitutional provision
should be interpreted according to the meaning it would have been understood to
bear at the time of federation, and that contemporary social and economic
conditions are irrelevant. Which of the following statements is most correct?

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This reflects a purposive method of constitutional interpretation.

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This reflects the only permissible method of constitutional interpretation in Australia.

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This reflects a literalist method of constitutional interpretation, which has been rejected by the High Court.

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This reflects an originalist method of constitutional interpretation, which is not the dominant method used by the High Court.

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