The precedent-setting case regarding a lesbian couple, Sharon Kowalski and Karen Thompson, happened in Minnesota. After an accident disabled Sharon, her father and Karen engaged in an eight-year legal battle over Sharon's guardianship and care
After numerous court hearings, what was the outcome of that case?
a. The court permanently awarded custody to Sharon's father who convinced his daughter to discontinue her lesbian relationship.
b. The court allowed Sharon to return home with her partner, Karen.
c. The court required Sharon's father to allow supervised visitation by Karen.
d. The court gave custody to a third party, a guardian ad litum social worker appointed by the court with the stipulation that both Sharon's father and Karen would be allowed to visit.
b
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Cocaine use spread in the U.S. in the late 1960s and early 1970s because:
a. Congress increased the legal limits on production of amphetamines b. Congress reduced controls on depressants c. The World Bank allocated funds to build a new highway in Peru d. The Columbian government actively promoted the production of coca plants
Which of the following statements is true?
A. Widespread use of antibiotics has led to an increase in infectious diseases. B. As more people in poorer countries are moving to cities, infectious disease is increasing. C. Globalization is helping to spread infectious disease. D. Social policies, including a prohibition of needle-exchange programs, has led to an increase in infectious diseases. E. All of these are correct.
Few countries in the world have official state religions.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
In a pluralistic society, minority groups,
a. expel other groups from society b. encounter a great deal of prejudice c. do not have to forsake their traditions d. change to conform to other group's standards