What was the reasoning of the U. S. Supreme Court in its opinion in Roe v. Wade?

A. A balancing of the interests of the woman and the state give the woman the right to abort early in her pregnancy but not later

B. A woman's right to privacy prevents any outside interference with her right to abort her pregnancy.

C. Because many religions teach that life begins with pregnancy, abortion cannot be permitted.

D. The right to an abortion is a question that should be determined by state legislatures and not the courts.

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Athena Drake

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9 March, 23:58

What was the reasoning of the U. S. Supreme Court in its opinion in Roe v. Wade?

A. A balancing of the interests of the woman and the state give the woman the right to abort early in her pregnancy but not later

B. A woman's right to privacy prevents any outside interference with her right to abort her pregnancy.

C. Because many religions teach that life begins with pregnancy, abortion cannot be permitted.

D. The right to an abortion is a question that should be determined by state legislatures and not the courts.

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Chloe Humphrey · Answer 1

B. A woman's right to privacy prevents any outside interference with her right to abort her pregnancy.

Explanation:

It is the only answer choice that relates to the reasoning of the decision.