Question

The decision in Roe v. Wade was based upon which of the following rights?

A) Rights to due process
B) Right to privacy
C) Freedom of religion
D) Right to petition the government

Answer 1

The decision in Roe v. Wade was based upon Rights to due process.

Further Explanations:

Roe versus Wade case trailed in the US Supreme court in 1973 was a milestone case of in the history of the United States whose presiding laid emphasis on defending pregnant women’s liberty regarding abortion, devoid of administrative restriction. It helped to held down abortion law and provoked a debate regarding the extent to which abortion can be made permissible and the methods that should be espoused by the court to use its legitimate jurisdiction. It also helped to reshape the political configuration of into pro-life and pro-choice camps based on the standards and views prevailing in the society. The most significant outcome of the case was that it made abortion fundamental right for woman and also granted court to evaluate abortion under “Strict Scrutiny”.

The15th Amendment stated that the central government cannot deprive any individual of his liberty, property and life with due process clause. The law was ratified by 14th Amendment stating it as a legal obligation for all the states.

Answer Details :

Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Roe versus Wade

Keywords: Roe versus Wade, US Supreme court, pregnant ,women’s, liberty, abortion, administrative, restriction, jurisdiction, pro-life, pro-choice, woman, Strict Scrutiny, liberty, property, Strict Scrutiny, 14th Amendment

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Rights to due process.

The Roe vs Wade case was extremely important, as this 1970's case ruled on the constitutionality (aka legality) of laws that made it a crime to receive an abortion. This ruling stated that the right to privacy, under the 14th amendment (and the Due Process clause), must be considered when developing laws about abortion. Along with this, these state government must consider the health complications/interests of the women when regulating this element of society.