Which Statement Best Describes the Current State of the Debate

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the current state of the debate over abortion in U.S. politics?

• A) The issue was resolved in Roe v. Wade (1973).
• B) Abortion is an issue only within the states and is not a national issue.
• C) The Court has stayed out of the issue since Roe v. Wade, allowing states and the federal government to make laws.
• D) Abortion remains controversial and has polarized presidential politics, parties, and Supreme Court nominations.
• E) State governments have for the most part followed the decision in Roe v. Wade as their primary guidepost on new abortion policy.

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