The Baby Doe Rules Creatively Interpreted the Previously Passed Civil

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Multiple Choice

The Baby Doe Rules creatively interpreted the previously passed Civil Rights Law by claiming that:

• A) Not treating babies with Down syndrome and spina bifida was child abuse.
• B) Not treating babies with Down syndrome and spina bifida was homicide.
• C) Not treating babies with Down syndrome and spina bifida was discrimination against handicapped Americans.
• D) Not treating babies with Down syndrome and spina bifida was a battery.
• E) Not treating babies with Down syndrome and spina bifida was a tort.

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Definitions:

Low-Income Families

Households earning significantly below the median income level of a region, often facing financial difficulties and limited access to basic needs and services.

Social Security System

A government-sponsored program providing monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.

Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)

A federal assistance program that provides financial aid to low-income families with dependent children.

Earned Income Tax Credit

A refundable tax credit for low to moderate-income working individuals and families, particularly those with children.