Contracts Clause

Question 1

Part of Constitution Found:

Answer 1

Article 1 § 10

Question 2

Req to apply

Answer 2

State action, existing contract at time of impairment, substantial impairment

Question 3

Substantial impairment

Answer 3

• Furthers an important governmental interest in impairing the contract and the means are reasonable and appropriate under the circumstances
• Means chosen & approp factors:
  How severe the impairment is,, how necessary it is, broad purpose or only furthering a benefit for a few and
  Great deference is given to the state unless the state is impairing its own obligations