A Statute Prohibiting Abortion Except in Specified Situations Could Be

question 50

Multiple Choice

A statute prohibiting abortion except in specified situations could be determined to be either constitutional or unconstitutional by

• A)legislative research during the enactment process.
• B)high court review immediately following enactment.
• C)judicial review and decision as a result of an aggrieved person's appeal.
• D)declaratory judgment rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Definitions:

Special Damages

In a tort case, an amount awarded to compensate the plaintiff for quantifiable monetary losses, such as medical expenses, property damage, and lost wages and benefits (now and in the future).

Monetary Losses

Financial damages or losses, usually in terms of money or assets.

Medical Expenses

Costs incurred for diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, and for treatments affecting any part or function of the body.

Standard of Reasonable Care

A legal benchmark requiring that an individual or organization act with the same level of judgement and diligence as a prudent person would in similar circumstances.