Under the Defense of Marriage Act, signed by President Clinton,
A. no state could legalize gay marriage.
B. no state could modify the definition of marriage in any significant way.
C. states that allowed gay marriages would lose federal funds.
D. no state would be forced to recognize a same-sex marriage performed in another state.
E. gays and lesbians could marry in federal courts.
Answer: D
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