Refer to the Figure

question 29

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
The pie chart to the left (A) indicates the circumstances under which Americans think abortion should be legal. The pie chart to the right (B) shows the stage of pregnancy during which Americans believe abortion should be permitted. What conclusion can you draw based on this data?

• A) Only a minority of Americans think abortion should be legal.
• B) The majority of Americans would support a second trimester abortion for any reason.
• C) The majority of Americans think first trimester abortions should be legal in at least some cases.
• D) Very few Americans think we should distinguish between first and third trimester abortions.
• E) Very few Americans consider the reason for abortion relevant to the legality of abortion.

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