In 1905, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the of Massachusetts in Jacobson v. Massachusetts. In this case, the Supreme Court decided that it was okay for states to require smallpox vaccinations for adults. The Supreme Court said that some children may be exempt if their doctor said they were "not fit for vaccination.” The Court also said this does not violate the equal protection rights of adults if the ruling is applied equally.
Answer
A
Allowing children exemptions gives them more individual liberties than adults.
B
Requiring vaccinations goes against equal protection rights.
C
Preventing the spread of disease supports public health.
D
Ruling in favor of the state shows they have more power than individuals.
Explanation
The ruling upheld Massachusetts’s authority to require vaccination as a measure to protect public health by preventing the spread of smallpox. The Court also said that applying the requirement equally to adults did not violate equal protection, even though some children could receive medical exemptions. Therefore, the best choice is “Preventing the spread of disease supports public health.”
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