Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Supreme

question 166

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the Supreme Court's ruling in Roe v Wade?

• A) There is no inherent right to privacy embodied in the Constitution; thus, a state may prohibit the sale of contraceptives
• B) The right to privacy is guaranteed by the Constitution; thus, the state has no power to regulate sexual acts between consenting adults
• C) The court ruled that privacy rights protect a woman's decision to have an abortion
• D) The Constitution protects the rights of the fetus over the rights of the mother after the first three months of pregnancy

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Definitions:

Vascular Bundles

Structures in plants that contain xylem and phloem, responsible for the transport of water, nutrients, and sugars.

Sclereids

A type of plant cell known for their thick, lignified walls, contributing to the hardness of seeds, nuts, and fruit pits.

Lateral Roots

Secondary roots that grow out from the main root, improving the plant’s stability and water absorption.

Palisade Mesophyll

The layer of vertically elongated cells found in the leaves of plants, rich in chloroplasts, where most photosynthesis occurs.