In 1992,a clear conservative majority on the Supreme Court __________ Roe.

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The word "Roe" likely refers to the landmark Supreme Court case, Roe v. Wade, which established a woman's constitutional right to an abortion in 1973. Since "conservative majority" is mentioned, it suggests that the question is asking about a potential challenge or reversal of the decision. Option A, overruled, would be the most direct opposite of affirming the decision and it could be plausible given a conservative majority. However, the word "clear" in the prompt indicates that the conservative majority was not just a slim majority, but a significant one. With this in mind, it would still be surprising for such a clear conservative majority to directly overrule such a longstanding and controversial decision. Option E, denounced, is too strong and doesn't necessarily imply a legal overruling. Option D, replaced, is not a legal term and doesn't fit the context of the prompt. Option B, ignored, doesn't make sense in terms of a legal proceeding. Therefore, the best option is C) reaffirmed, which indicates that the conservative majority upheld the decision of Roe v. Wade, possibly due to the principle of stare decisis (respecting prior court decisions).

In 1992,a Clear Conservative Majority on the Supreme Court __________