Which of the Following Statements About Public Funding of Abortions

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about public funding of abortions is TRUE?

• A)Federal funds are used to pay for the abortions of any woman receiving welfare.
• B)U.S.law prohibits public funds of any kind from being used to pay for abortions.
• C)All states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.
• D)Some states use nonfederal funds to assist poor women seeking medically necessary abortions.

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