Which of the following are true of the decision in Roe v. Wade?

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The decision in Roe v. Wade extended the right to privacy to cover a woman's personal decision on abortion.

Answer: B 
 While there have been challenges and attempts to redefine the decision in Roe v. Wade, it is still considered to be the precedent for abortion rights in the United States.

Answer: C 
 The decision in Roe v. Wade created a trimester framework for regulating abortion, with restrictions on state regulation of abortion in the first trimester, greater state regulation in the second trimester, and significant state regulation in the third trimester.

Answer: D 
 The decision in Roe v. Wade established a woman's right to choose to have an abortion during the first two trimesters of pregnancy, but also recognized that states have an interest in protecting the health of the mother and the potential life of the fetus.

Answer: E 
 The decision in Roe v. Wade did not specifically address which healthcare providers are legally allowed to perform abortions. However, many state laws do allow nurse practitioners to perform abortions in certain circumstances, under the supervision of a physician.

Which of the Following Are True of the Decision in Roe