Comparativist-Structural Approaches to Interpretation of the Post-Obamacare Spending Power

Authors

• Michelle Biddulph, University of Saskatchewan
• Dwight G. Newman, University of Saskatchewan.

Abstract

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significant implications for the federal spending power, a topic that has received limited scholarly attention. The article argues that understanding this aspect of the ACA ruling is crucial for comprehending its impact on future federal programs and legislative approaches. By examining the spending power frameworks in Canada and Australia, the article highlights how different federal systems balance central authority with regional autonomy, offering valuable lessons for the U.S. legal framework.

Disciplines

Constitutional Law | Health Law and Policy | Judges | Jurisprudence | Law | Social Welfare Law

Recommended Citation

Michelle Biddulph & Dwight G. Newman, Comparativist-Structural Approaches to Interpretation of the Post-Obamacare Spending Power, 21 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 1 (2012).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol21/iss1/3