Why is the Defense of Marriage Act an exception to the full faith and credit clause?

a. States are required to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.
b. States are not required to recognize same-sex marriages from other states.
c. It amends the Second Amendment.
d. The Constitution specifies this exception.
e. The Defense of Marriage Act is not subject to the full faith and credit clause.


b

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Which of the following can be used to overturn a Supreme Court decision declaring a federal law unconstitutional?

a. Congressional nullification b. Presidential veto c. Appealing the decision d. Amending the U.S. Constitution

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Which of the following statements about Germany is NOT correct?

a. It is about the size of Montana. b. It has the largest population of any European country other than Russia. c. It lacks natural borders on the East and West. d. It is densely populated. e. It has little land for agriculture.

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The fundamental value which holds a cacique together is

A. personal loyalty. B. political corruption. C. expectation of political paybacks. D. ideological coherence.

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