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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Texas (D)</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 (B)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>1973 (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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