According to the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, abortion is legal if induced:
1. At a federally funded clinic.
2. Before the period of viability.
3. To provide tissue for therapeutic research.
4. At a military hospital overseas.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: At a federally funded clinic, abortions can be provided legally if under United States laws.
Rationale 2: Abortion can be performed legally until the period of viability; after viability, the rights of the fetus take precedence.
Rationale 3: Abortion cannot be used to provide tissue for therapeutic research.
Rationale 4: At a military hospital overseas, abortions can be provided legally if under United States laws.
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