In what case did the Court rule that the section of DOMA that limited spousal recognition under federal law to a man and a woman is unconstitutional? 

A. United States v. Windsor 

B. United States v. Spyer 

C. United States v. Roth 
D. United States v. Newby 
E. United States v. Nixon 


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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