The History of the Roe v. Wade Decision
This quiz will test your knowledge on the history of the Roe v. Wade decision, a landmark Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States.
Questions
In which year was the Roe v. Wade decision issued?
- 1971
- 1972
- 1973
- 1974
Who was the plaintiff in the Roe v. Wade case?
- Norma McCorvey
- Jane Roe
- Linda Coffee
- Sarah Weddington
Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the majority opinion in Roe v. Wade?
- Harry Blackmun
- William Rehnquist
- Potter Stewart
- Lewis Powell
What was the main legal argument in favor of the Roe v. Wade decision?
- The right to privacy
- The equal protection clause
- The due process clause
- The First Amendment
What was the main legal argument against the Roe v. Wade decision?
- The right to life
- The equal protection clause
- The due process clause
- The First Amendment
What was the outcome of the Roe v. Wade decision?
- Abortion was legalized nationwide
- Abortion was banned nationwide
- Abortion was legalized in some states but not others
- Abortion was banned in some states but not others
What was the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rates in the United States?
- Abortion rates increased
- Abortion rates decreased
- Abortion rates remained the same
- Abortion rates fluctuated
What was the impact of the Roe v. Wade decision on the abortion debate in the United States?
- The debate ended
- The debate intensified
- The debate remained the same
- The debate shifted
What is the current status of the Roe v. Wade decision?
- It is still in effect
- It has been overturned
- It is being challenged in court
- It is being debated in Congress
What is the future of the Roe v. Wade decision?
- It will be overturned
- It will be upheld
- It will be modified
- It is uncertain