Understanding Roe v. Wade

What is the primary focus of the video on Roe v. Wade?

• To explore the constitutional aspects

• To provide a historical overview

• To discuss recent political developments

• To advocate for a specific viewpoint

Who was Norma McCorvey in the context of Roe v. Wade?

• A district attorney

• A Supreme Court Justice

• The plaintiff seeking an abortion

• A lawyer representing Texas

Which amendments were cited in the district court ruling in favor of Roe?

• First, Fourth, Ninth, and Fourteenth

• Second, Fifth, Sixth, and Tenth

• First, Third, Fifth, and Seventh

• Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh

What was the key factor in the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade?

• The religious beliefs of the justices

• The economic impact of abortion

• The compelling state interest in women's health and fetal protection

• The political climate of the 1970s

What framework did the Supreme Court use to rationalize the right to an abortion?

• The viability framework

• The trimester framework

• The equality framework

• The privacy framework

Which case allowed states to restrict funding for abortion services?

• Webster v. Reproductive Health Services

• Sternberg v. Carhart

• Planned Parenthood v. Casey

• Griswold v. Connecticut

What was a significant change in Planned Parenthood v. Casey compared to Roe v. Wade?

• Ban on all abortions

• Introduction of the trimester rule

• Requirement of spousal consent

• Elimination of the trimester rule

What was the focus of the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003?

• Requiring parental consent for minors

• Outlawing a specific second trimester procedure

• Mandating spousal consent

• Banning all abortions

What has been a recent trend in state regulations regarding abortion clinics?

• Increasing funding for clinics

• Over-regulating standards and access

• Decreasing zoning requirements

• Eliminating health codes

Which state is mentioned as potentially having no accessible abortion clinics?

• Texas

• Mississippi

• New York

• California