American Government

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nAmerican Government

nResponse 1

nIf Roe v. Wade were reversed the protection of the fetus beginning with the fertilized egg would be implemented by rejecting the idea that women have right to privacy that safeguards them to end a pregnancy via abortion. Therefore, they would not have any right to proceed regardless of whether the fetus has become viable or not. If a miscarriage were induced by abortion, the mother would be charged with violating the Abortion law (Roe v Wade, 1973). In such cases, such women would be charged would be charged with murder because a fertilized egg would have the equal status as a full-term baby (Unit 3 Discussion). The medical personnel would also be liable for an offence for aiding the process because fetus does not change the fact that it has the genetic makeup of a child.

nResponse 2

nAbortion was a major issue in electoral politics in the late twentieth century. However, I think it will be a central issue in American elections because since the Supreme Courts decision in early 1970s, the issue has generated heated debate in many electoral cycles. The matter raises moral insights and religious opinions in the political sphere (Unit 3 Discussion). Furthermore, anti-abortion and pro-abortion perspectives would determine politics in the future. Therefore, there will be reason to raise the matter as an election issue.

nResponse 3

nThe question of the legal status of abortion should be resolved in courts because they are responsible of interpretation of legal provisions. In addition, the courts should determine the issue because they have the jurisdiction and constitutional powers to do so. Their decision would be based on US Constitutions provisions on the right to privacy in the Bill of Right. Similarly, they can be guided by The 14th Amendment in the US Constitution that also safeguards the right to privacy, which can be extended, to pregnancy (Roe v Wade, 1973).

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nWork Cited

nRoe v. Wade. {1973}.

nUnit 3 Discussion (Privacy and Abortion)