Abortion Rights In the USA Quiz

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Do you know what an abortion is and what its purpose is? Do you know about abortion rights and laws in the USA? Play this abortion rights in the USA quiz if you do. Abortion which is also sometimes known as a termination of pregnancy, is a pregnancy that is ended either with the help of medicines or having a surgical procedure. There are many reasons why a person may choose to abort. However, there are some rules and rights related to abortion that a person needs to be aware of. Let's learn more about them.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    States are trying to force people to stay pregnant by

    • A.

      Prohibiting the use of insurance for abortion

    • B.

      A complete ban on abortion

    • C.

      Both

    • D.

      None of these

    Correct Answer
    C. Both
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Both" because prohibiting the use of insurance for abortion and implementing a complete ban on abortion are both ways in which states can try to force people to stay pregnant. By making it financially difficult for individuals to access abortion services through insurance coverage, and by completely banning abortion, states can limit the options available to pregnant individuals and effectively force them to continue their pregnancies against their will.

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  • 2. 

    _______ was the first state that legalized abortion.

    • A.

      New York

    • B.

      California

    • C.

      Ohio

    • D.

      Hawaii

    Correct Answer
    D. Hawaii
    Explanation
    Hawaii was the first state to legalize abortion. This decision was made in 1970, three years before the landmark Supreme Court case Roe v. Wade legalized abortion nationwide. Hawaii's legalization of abortion was significant as it set a precedent and paved the way for other states to follow suit.

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  • 3. 

    Decriminalization of abortion also established a minimal period during which abortion is considered legal.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because decriminalization of abortion means that the act of having an abortion is no longer considered a criminal offense. When abortion is decriminalized, there are usually regulations put in place to establish a minimal period during which abortion is legal. This means that within that specific time frame, women have the legal right to obtain an abortion if they choose to do so.

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  • 4. 

    As of 2022, California is the only U.S. state to possess explicit rights to abortion in its state constitutions.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    California is not the only U.S. state to possess explicit rights to abortion in its state constitution. Several other states, such as New York, Oregon, and Vermont, also have explicit protections for abortion rights in their state constitutions. Therefore, the statement that California is the only state with explicit rights to abortion in its state constitution is false.

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  • 5. 

    Abortion rights are useful for

    • A.

      Men

    • B.

      Women

    • C.

      Both

    • D.

      None

    Correct Answer
    C. Both
    Explanation
    Abortion rights are useful for both men and women because they provide individuals with the freedom to make decisions about their own bodies and reproductive health. Women benefit from having the right to choose whether or not to have an abortion, as it allows them to have control over their own lives and futures. Men also benefit from abortion rights as they can participate in the decision-making process and support their partners in making choices that are best for their family. Overall, abortion rights are important for both genders in ensuring bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom.

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  • 6. 

    Since Roe v. Wade, around how many anti-abortion restrictions have state legislatures passed?

    • A.

      650

    • B.

      1300

    • C.

      2100

    • D.

      3450

    Correct Answer
    B. 1300
    Explanation
    State legislatures have passed approximately 1300 anti-abortion restrictions since the Roe v. Wade decision. This indicates that there has been a significant number of regulations implemented by state governments to restrict access to abortion services. The high number of restrictions suggests a strong opposition to abortion rights in many states, leading to a more limited availability of this medical procedure.

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  • 7. 

    In reference to the previous question, Across how many states have these restrictions been passed by state legislatures?

    • A.

      47

    • B.

      48

    • C.

      49

    • D.

      50

    Correct Answer
    A. 47
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 47 because the question is asking about the number of states where restrictions have been passed by state legislatures. Since the answer is given as 47, it implies that restrictions have been passed in 47 states.

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  • 8. 

    Before the decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton caused the decriminalization of abortion nationwide, abortion was not legal in any state.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    Before the decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton, abortion was not legal in any state. This statement is false. Prior to these landmark Supreme Court cases in 1973, some states had already legalized abortion to varying degrees. The legal status of abortion varied across states, with some allowing it in certain circumstances such as to save the life of the mother or in cases of rape or incest. Therefore, it is incorrect to say that abortion was not legal in any state before Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton.

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  • 9. 

    United States v. Vuitch is known as the first case about abortion to reach the Supreme Court.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true. United States v. Vuitch is indeed known as the first case about abortion to reach the Supreme Court. This case, decided in 1971, involved a doctor who was charged with performing an abortion in violation of the District of Columbia's abortion law. The Supreme Court's decision in this case did not directly address the constitutionality of abortion, but it laid the groundwork for subsequent cases such as Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

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  • 10. 

    In which year was Roe v. Wade case decided?

    • A.

      1973

    • B.

      1975

    • C.

      1979

    • D.

      1982

    Correct Answer
    A. 1973
    Explanation
    In 1973, the Roe v. Wade case was decided. This landmark case was a ruling by the United States Supreme Court that recognized a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion. The case was significant in establishing that the decision to have an abortion is protected under the right to privacy. The court's decision in 1973 had a profound impact on reproductive rights in the United States and continues to be a highly debated and controversial topic.

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