1.  List the 5 Supreme Court justices who voted to uphold a federal law prohibiting partial-birth abortion.

2.  a) Define dissent (as having to do with law). 
b) List the 4 justices who dissented.

3.  On what grounds did four justices dissent, according to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, writing for the minority?

4.  Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion.  What did he say is of legitimate concern to the state?

5.  What is partial-birth abortion?

6.  Nancy Northup, president of the Center for Reproductive Rights, (which had challenged the ban successfully in federal district court) said "Today's ruling is a stunning assault on women's health and the expertise of doctors who care for them. The court has dramatically reduced the ability of doctors to provide services that, in their opinion, are the safest, best options to protect women's health."
Do you agree with Ms. Northup's assertion about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ban on partial-birth abortions?  Explain your answer.