Gender And Abortion

Question 1

Planned parenthood v. Casey 1992

• Rehnquist Court

Answer 1

Pennsylvania legislature amended abortion control law in 1988 and 1989. New provisions required written consent of one parent for minors. 24 hours waiting period and notification of husband. All amendments stayed in place except spousal consent.

• undue burden test failed by other provisions

Question 2

Upholding the affordable care act under the commerce clause would give congress the same license to regulate what people do not do

Answer 2

The framers knew the difference between doing something and doing nothing. They gave congress the power to regulate commerce, not to compel it.