Question

Which of the following is true of the Roe v. Wade decision?

		The Supreme Court attempted to balance the competing interests in protecting prenatal life, respecting the woman's right to privacy in reproductive matters, and promoting the health of the woman.
		The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the constitutional recognition of the personhood of the fetus and its right to life.
		The Supreme Court ruled in favor of an absolute right to privacy in reproductive decisions, a right not subject to any limitation or regulation at any point during the pregnancy.
		The Supreme Court ruled that a state may regulate abortion at any point in the pregnancy in the interest of the woman's health.

Answer 1

In January 1973, The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision in attempted to balance the competing interests in protecting prenatal life, respecting the woman's right to privacy in reproductive matters, and promoting the health of the woman.

During the first trimester, Abortions cannot be prohibited by the government at all.

During the second trimester, reasonable health regulations is required for abortion.

During the third trimester, abortions is entirely prohibited unless it is necessary for saving the life or health of the mother.

Therefore, the correct option is (A).