Which of the following describes the legal status of adultery in the United States?
A. Adultery has increased so much in the last decade that most states have reacted by rescinding the laws stating that it can be a reason for divorce.
B. Adultery has basically been eliminated as grounds for divorce across the United States.
C. Adultery is a crime in 23 states and the District of Columbia, and is grounds for divorce in almost every state in the United States.
D. Adultery carries no penalties in most states.
Answer: C
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