Which statement best describes the long-term impact of roe v. wade on us society? 1. the decision gave women a limited right to choose and remains very controversial. 2. the decision was controversial at first but has since gained acceptance. 3. the decision gained popular at first but has grown more controversial. 4. the decision was welcomed by most people as a good compromise.

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In its ruling, the court acknowledged for the first time that the constitutional right to secrecy is wide sufficient to incorporate a woman's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy Roe v. Wade, 1973. Roe has come to be recognized as the case that approved abortion nationwide.

The statement best describing the long-term impact of Roe v. Wade on US society is that the decision gave women a limited right to choose and remain very controversial.

Further Explanations:

Roe versus Wade case filed in the US Supreme court in 1973 was a landmark case of in the history of the Supreme Court whose ruling laid emphasis on protecting pregnant women’s liberty regarding abortion, deprived of any administrative restriction. It helped to stuck down abortion law and prompted a debate in the nation regarding the extent to which abortion can be made legal and the methods that should be adopted by the court to use its constitutional jurisdiction. The case reshaped the political structure of the nation into pro-life and pro-choice camps based on the morals and views of prevailing in the society.  

The court ratified that the right to choose an abortion is a fundamental right of a woman and the court have the right to evaluate challenge abortion under “Strict Scrutiny”.

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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