Question

Why was the decision Roe v. Wade important for feminists?

A. It stated that the right to privacy extended to abortion.
B. It stated that birth control information could be sent through the mail.
C. It stated that birth control was a privacy issue.
D. It stated that abortion was a religious issue.

Answer 1

A. It stated that the right to privacy extended to abortion

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

The Supreme Court justices, in a 7-2 vote, stated that the right to have an abortion was a right protected by the Due Process clause of the 14th amendment. This right can be limited however, in scenarios where the health of the mother or the baby are at stake. This ruling showed that women have the right to make medical decisions regarding pregnancy on their own.