1.   Although a state may permit abortion, nothing in the Constitution dictates that a state must do so. . . .

2.   Analysts say the advent of taxes may provide a tempting incentive for the state to permit broader individual business initiative.

3.   Both thought the state should permit voters to decide the issue for themselves, but said they thought casino gambling would be a disaster for Long Island.

4.   -- Seven states already permit variations of off-track, at-home betting on pari-mutuel races via phone and cable TV connections.

5.   All other states permit detectors, according to the American Automobile Association.

6.   Eight states permit convenience gambling now.

7.   Eleven states permit abortions for minors without parental consent in cases of rape, abuse, neglect or incest.

8.   Few states permitted restaurants to serve beer, wine or liquor.

9.   Federal law requires states to permit any gambling game on Indian reservations that is permitted off-reservation -- say, church bingo and roulette for charity fundraising.

10.   Five states also permit polygraph results in court.