Roe v
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Which court made the landmark decision in Roe v. Wade?

  • U.S. District Court
  • U.S. Supreme Court (correct)
  • Texas Supreme Court
  • State Court of Appeals
  • Who brought the case to court under the pseudonym 'Jane Roe'?

  • He
  • Norma McCorvey (correct)
  • Sarah Weddington
  • Linda Coffee
  • What was the ruling of the Supreme Court in Roe v. Wade?

  • Abortion is legal only when the mother's life is in danger
  • Abortion is legal without any restrictions
  • Abortion is always illegal
  • Abortion is legal in certain circumstances (correct)
  • What was the main issue of debate following the Roe v. Wade decision?

    <p>Who should decide the legality of abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which state did Norma McCorvey live when she wanted an abortion?

    <p>Texas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amendment to the Constitution of the United States was cited in the Roe v. Wade decision?

    <p>Fourteenth Amendment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the legal pseudonym used for Norma McCorvey in the Roe v. Wade case?

    <p>Jane Roe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the Roe v. Wade decision made?

    <p>1973</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main issue debated in the United States following the Roe v. Wade decision?

    <p>The legality of abortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who filed the lawsuit on behalf of Norma McCorvey in the Roe v. Wade case?

    <p>Sarah Weddington</p> Signup and view all the answers

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