Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Mississippi Abortion Case

Supreme Court To Hear Arguments In Mississippi Abortion Case

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Journalism, Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses a Mississippi abortion law that challenges Roe v. Wade. The law bans abortions after 15 weeks, with limited exceptions, and is argued to be unconstitutional alongside Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The case is compared to the Texas abortion ban, highlighting differences in legal focus. The Supreme Court's conservative majority could lead to significant changes in abortion rights, potentially allowing states more control. The outcome could either overturn Roe v. Wade or gradually erode its protections.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument of the Mississippi Attorney General regarding Roe v. Wade?

Roe v. Wade is a well-founded decision.

Roe v. Wade is unconstitutional and should be overturned.

Roe v. Wade should be expanded to include more exceptions.

Roe v. Wade is irrelevant to the current case.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the Mississippi law differ from the Texas abortion ban?

It is not a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade.

It bans abortions after 15 weeks with limited exceptions.

It focuses on deputizing private citizens.

It allows abortions up to 20 weeks.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key feature of the Texas abortion ban?

It bans abortions after 15 weeks.

It deputizes private citizens to enforce the law.

It allows exceptions for rape and incest.

It is not focused on private citizen involvement.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Roe v. Wade?

It could expand abortion rights nationwide.

It could lead to a complete overturn of Roe v. Wade.

It could completely uphold Roe v. Wade.

It could result in no changes to abortion laws.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might the Supreme Court do even if Roe v. Wade is not completely overturned?

Strengthen federal abortion rights.

Create a gray area and give more power to states.

Ban all abortions nationwide.

Ignore the case entirely.