Roe V Wade abortion case 1973

What is the Democratic Party's stance on abortion?

Pro-choice position of abortion, as they are more liberal and less religious, and it appeals to women in liberal parts of the US.

What has happened amongst states since the Roe v Wade ruling and what does it suggest on attitudes towards abortion?

More than 30 states have adopted laws limiting abortion rights. It suggests that abortion had strong opposing attitudes towards it, that divided politics.

What rulings has the Supreme Court made on abortion since the Roe vs. Wade ruling?

1980 - upheld a law that banned the use of federal funds for abortion except when necessary to save a woman's life. 1989 - allowed states to prohibit abortions at state clinics or by state employees.

Who was Jane Roe?

A 25-year-old single woman (aka Norma McCorvey) who challenged the criminal abortion laws in Texas that forbade abortion as unconstitutional except in cases where the mother's life was in danger.

What is the Republican Party's stance on abortion?

Abortion is 'Godless' as they are Conservative and religious.

What did the Roe v Wade case cause on America?

Deeply divided American society and politics. It helped win liberal states in the 1992 & 1996 presidential elections.

What does the first trimester allow?

It allows American women to have the absolute right to an abortion in the first 3 months of pregnancy.

What does the second trimester allow?

It allows some government regulation in the second trimester of pregnancy.

What does the third trimester allow?

It declares that states may restrict or ban abortions as the foetus nears the point where it could live outside the womb; a woman can obtain an abortion if doctors certify it is necessary to save her life or health.

What did the Roe V Wade case achieve?.

Legal abortion; Court justices ruled that governments lacked the power to ban abortions, due to the decision protected by the 14th Amendment, with a ruling of 7-2

What did the restrictions from Supreme Court cause?

Many women have to travel across state borders to get an abortion, and pay more for them.

What effect did McCorvey's change have?

McCorvey's attorney insists that the rape testimony was not a factor in the Roe verdict, and that her decision to change sides has no effect on the ruling.

What happened with McCorvey in 1987

She claimed her rape testimony was false as she was now a born-again Christian and converted to the pro-life lobby.

What did the 14th Amendment protect?

That a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy came under the freedom of personal choice in family matters.

Who was Henry Wade?

The Texas attorney general who defended the anti-abortion law.

What happened with the appeal in 1973?

The appeal made it to Supreme Court where Roe was represented by a Dallas Attorney on the same day as Bensing. They both argued abortion laws ran opposite the Constitution by infringing women's rights to privacy, and won the case.