In the United States today, same-sex marriage is
A. not legal but same-sex couples receive the same federal rights and benefits as any legally married couple.
B. guaranteed under the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution.
C. legal due to recognition under state law.
D. legal under federal law but not constitutionally guaranteed.
E. not federally recognized pursuant to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Answer: B
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A usage of Latin as a substitute for English B usage of French as a substitute for English C convoluted contract language D complete disregard for the normal grammatical rules of English E its dissimilarities with colloquial English
The first Homo habilis fossils were found during the 1960s in:
a. South Africa. b. Olduvai Gorge. c. Tugen Hills. d. Toros Menalla. e. Sterkfontein.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
A. Religion can be an instrument of societal change, even revolution. B. Religion serves only to maintain social solidarity; it does not create or maintain social divisions. C. State religions are presided over by full-time specialists. D. Specific religious beliefs and practices vary cross-culturally. E. Religion is a cultural universal.
Among the Tiwi, as a woman grows older, her social position:
a. Declines, as she loses her looks. b. Increases, as she becomes eligible for political office and tribal chief. c. Increases, as her status as senior wife gives her social influence. d. Declines, as her husband takes on younger co-wives. e. Remains at the same low state as when she was young.