The Defense of Marriage Act was passed by Congress in response to which of the following?
A. A ruling by the Hawaii Supreme Court that might have allowed same-sex couples to marry
B. The passage of Vermont's civil union law
C. The legalization of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts
D. A ruling by the Supreme Court striking down anti-sodomy laws in Lawrence v. Texas
E. The establishment of civil unions in Minnesota
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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