Which of the following is true of the decision in Roe v. Wade?
A) The decision has not been challenged or redefined by subsequent cases.
B) It forced states to allow abortions under some circumstances at any point in pregnancy.
C) It limited abortion to the first trimester of pregnancy.
D) State legislatures have the right to decide if abortions will be performed.
E) It requires states to allow abortions to be performed by licensed nurse practitioners.

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Roe v. Wade (1973) established that the Constitution of the United States protects a pregnant woman's liberty to choose to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. It struck down many federal and state abortion laws, and required states to allow abortions at least under certain circumstances, effectively legalizing abortion nationwide. The decision did not limit abortion strictly to the first trimester but set up a framework where the state's interest in regulating abortions becomes stronger as pregnancy progresses.

Which of the Following Is True of the Decision in Roe