Abortion Laws (After TIller Presentation)

Question 1

Which 1992 Supreme Court case allowed states to limit abortions after “viability”?

Answer 1

Casey vs. Planned Parenthood

Question 2

What percent of women who have abortions have already had children?

Answer 2

six in 10 = 1 child; three in 10 have two or more

Question 3

88% of all abortions occur in which trimester?

Answer 3

First Trimester

Question 4

State legislatures have been very successful in restricting access to abortions. For example, Texas went from 42 clinics to 5 clinics last year. Which political party has been successful at passing these state laws?

Answer 4

Republican

Question 5

When were the vast majority of these abortion restrictions passed?

Answer 5

a

Question 6

The Republican Party used to oppose abortions except in which cases?

Answer 6

Rape, incest, threat to mothers life

Question 7

What, if any, exceptions do most Republican candidates support now?

Answer 7

a