Branches of Government: Judicial Interpretation of the Constitution — Test
Question 19 • Principles of American Democracy
"We, therefore, conclude that the right of personal privacy includes the abortion decision, but that right is not unqualified, and must be considered against important state interests in regulation." Which best states Justice Harry Blackmun’s position in Roe v. Wade ?
Answer
A
The government is able to deny certain rights on a situational basis.
B
The welfare of the state is more important than personal privacy.
C
The right to privacy has certain limits that must be recognized.
D
The government is permitted to regulate rights according to law.
Explanation
Blackmun says that the right to privacy includes the abortion decision but is “not unqualified.” This means the right has limits and must be weighed against important state interests. Therefore, the best choice is “The right to privacy has certain limits that must be recognized.”
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