Supreme Court Briefs: Planned Parenthood v. Casey

What was one of the requirements of the Pennsylvania abortion law?

• Women had to notify their employer.

• Women had to give informed consent.

• Women had to notify their neighbors.

• Women had to notify their children.

Who led the legal challenge against the Pennsylvania abortion law?

• National Organization for Women

• American Medical Association

• Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania

• National Right to Life Committee

Which court initially found the Pennsylvania abortion restrictions unconstitutional?

• U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

• Pennsylvania Supreme Court

• Supreme Court of the United States

• Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

What was the composition of the Supreme Court in 1992 regarding political appointments?

• All justices were appointed by Democratic Presidents.

• Eight justices were appointed by Democratic Presidents.

• All justices were appointed by Republican Presidents.

• Eight justices were appointed by Republican Presidents.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Planned Parenthood v. Casey?

• The Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

• The Court declared all abortion laws unconstitutional.

• The Court upheld all parts of the Pennsylvania law.

• The Court sided with Planned Parenthood but upheld most of the law.

What new standard did the Supreme Court introduce in Planned Parenthood v. Casey?

• Undue burden

• Strict scrutiny

• Rational basis

• Intermediate scrutiny

What did the 'undue burden' standard assess?

• Whether a law was politically popular

• Whether a law imposed an obstacle to a woman's right to choose

• Whether a law was economically feasible

• Whether a law was scientifically accurate

What did the Supreme Court say about fetal viability in Planned Parenthood v. Casey?

• Viability was set at 30 weeks.

• Viability could be as early as 23 or 24 weeks.

• Viability was set at 20 weeks.

• Viability was not a consideration.

What is the significance of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case?

• It could expand abortion rights.

• It could further restrict abortion rights.

• It is unrelated to abortion rights.

• It focuses on healthcare reform.

Which case established the constitutional standard for abortion restrictions?

• Roe v. Wade

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Miranda v. Arizona

• Planned Parenthood v. Casey