Which of the following statements is true of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)?
A. DOMA made same-sex marriages legal in twelve states in the United States.
B. DOMA made it mandatory for states to recognize same-sex marriages authorized in another state.
C. DOMA was signed by President Bush in 2004.
D. DOMA defined marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman.
Answer: D
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ensuring steady economic growth?