*Roe+v.+Wade

The case was argued on Monday, December 13, 1971. It was decided on Monday, January 22, 1973. 1/1
 * I. Year**

A Texas woman by the last name of Roe was pregnant and sought an abortion. Texas law made it illegal to attempt an abortion except when the mother's life would be in danger if she remained pregnant. Ms. Roe challenged the Texas law in that the law violated her right of personal liberty, stated in the fourteenth amendment. She also claimed that her right to privacy was violated, as stated in the Bill of Rights. Henry Wade, Dallas County district attorney, represented the state of Texas in this court case. 5/5
 * II. Summary of the Case**

Ms. Roe argued that her right to have an abortion DURING THE FIRST TRIMESTER was protected by the fourteenth amendment. The fourteenth amendment states that citizents rights are protected against state infringements and prohibits states from interfering with rights and immunities. It requires equal protection and due process of law. Ms. Roe also argued that her rights to an abortion are protected by the Bill of Rights in terms of privacy. It states that people have a right to keep their own property and privacy. 4.5/5
 * III. Constitutional/Legal Issue**

The court issued its decision on January 22, 1973. They voted in favor of Roe in a 7 to 2 majority. The opinion of the Roe Court was that the fourteenth amendment allowed women the right of personal liberty and restrictions upon state action, while the District Court stated that the ninth amendment reserved right's was broad enough to cover a woman's decision to abort or not. 5/5
 * IV. Decision or Holding**

The Roe Court stated that abortion was a fundamental right under the United States Constitution. THERE IS SO MUCH MORE YOU CAN DISCUSS IN THIS SECTION!!! 3/5
 * V. Significance**


 * VI. Picture/ Illustration

LABEL PICTURE 1.5/2

VII. Bibliography** The Oyez Project, Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973) available at: ([|http://oyez.org/cases/1970-1979/1971/1971_70_18] (n.d.). Roe v. Wade. Retrieved from [] (n.d.). Amendment summary. Retrieved from []

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23/25 = 92% (B) GOOD JOB ALTHOUGH YOU COULD HAVE DISCUSSED SIGNIFICANCE IN A LOT MORE DETAIL