Women’s Health Organization
Make sure that you use information from your webtext (and properly cite it) in order to answer the prompt of your choice. Remember, your personal ideology and/or opinions are not relevant to your essay. The point of this assignment is to show me what you have learned, and that you can apply what you have learned to current events. The Supreme Court recently overturned precedent regarding abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (2022). More information on this case can be found here: https://www.oyez.org/cases/
Explain why there is a CONSTITUTIONAL controversy over whether or not women have the right to have an abortion. How do supporters believe the Constitution protects the right to an abortion? Be specific. On the other hand, what argument is used by individuals and groups who argue that there is no Constitutional basis for the protection of abortion access? Each of these assignments should be written in essay format. These assignments should be at least 800 words each. You should rely on the material in the textbook to answer these prompts. If you write an essay that contains your opinion and does not rely MOSTLY on course material, your grade will be substantially negatively affected.
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Another reason for the constitutional controversy over abortion rights is that it is not deeply rooted in the history of the United States. Also, it has not been established as a vital aspect of ordered liberty. It is argued that this right is deeply rooted in the country’s history. Prior to the 20th century, there was no substantial support for a constitutional provision to recognize abortion as a right in any state. Until the Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 case ruling, this right was not recognized by any federal or State court. As a result, it is concluded that the case performed a faulty historical analysis. After a review of the common law and statutory limitations about abortion, it was concluded that it was not a right tooted in the history or traditions of America. Controversy has increased around the issue since the Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 ruling has
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Women’s Health Organization
