Which of the following is true of the Defense of Marriage Act?

A. It was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.
B. It forced states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states.
C. It defined marriage as a legal union between two consenting adults.
D. Its language was used by many states that also rejected same-sex marriage.


Answer: D

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a. research monograph b. working paper c. journal article d. published book e. report for research sponsor

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