Gonzales v. Oregon — Quiz

5 questions on the issue, rule, and holding, with an explanation for each answer. Read the full Gonzales v. Oregon brief first if you need to review.

1. What was the primary legal issue in Gonzales v. Oregon?

2. What did the Supreme Court ultimately decide regarding the Attorney General's interpretive rule (Ashcroft Directive)?

3. What safeguards does Oregon's Death with Dignity Act include for patients seeking physician-assisted suicide?

4. Which of the following was affirmed by the Ninth Circuit Court prior to the Supreme Court's ruling?

5. What impact did the Supreme Court's decision in Gonzales v. Oregon have on state laws regarding physician-assisted suicide?