# Welfare Clause Claim

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCCrDQWqTuw9LMHGvifoK9a

## Labels

**Translations:**

- de-de: Anspruch auf Wohlfahrtsklausel
- en-gb: Welfare Clause Claim
- es-es: Reclamación de la Cláusula de Bienestar
- es-mx: Reclamo de la Cláusula de Bienestar
- fr-fr: Réclamation de clause de bien-être
- he-il: תביעת סעיף הרווחה
- hi-in: कल्याण शर्त दावा
- ja-jp: 福祉条項請求
- pt-br: Reivindicação de cláusula de bem-estar
- zh-cn: 福利条款索赔

## Definition

A Welfare Clause claim refers to a legal argument challenging the constitutionality of a law or government action based on the interpretation and application of the Welfare Clause found in a particular jurisdiction's constitution. This claim asserts that the law or action exceeds the scope of the government's authority by not promoting the welfare of the people, as mandated by the clause, and therefore may be unconstitutional. The specific provisions and scope of the Welfare Clause can vary depending on the jurisdiction in question.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDkqXQLaqeFlhG4isnkHJuv

**Deprecated:** False