The Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. This decision:
A) gave individuals the benefit of not paying inheritance taxes upon the death of a same-sex spouse.
B) allowed states to ignore same-sex marriages licensed by other states.
C) denied federal recognition of homosexual marriage.
D) withdrew the right to inherit from a same-sex spouse who dies without a will.
A
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a. disease. b. mental disorder. c. disability. d. activity determinant.
Max Weber was the first early sociologist to understand:
a. the newly evolving forms of government and administration b. that population growth was the most important factor in social change c. the scientific method could be used with profit to study human society d. that violent revolution was a key element in the transformation of society
The decision to pursue a college major in English rather than chemical engineering is likely to have economic consequences. This is an example of a ______trouble. But, more men are encouraged to study fields such as chemical engineering, whereas more women are encouraged to pursue fields of study in the humanities. This is an example of a ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word.
Which of the following terms refers to a negative attitude toward an entire category of people?
A. pluralism B. prejudice C. exploitation D. discrimination