Which key provision of the Defense of Marriage Act was overturned by the Supreme Court in 2013?
A. the provision denying federal benefits to same-sex couples
B. the provision denying state benefits to same-sex couples
C. the provision requiring states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states
D. the provision mandating all religions, regardless of belief, to perform same-sex marriage ceremonies
Answer: A
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A. Millennials B. White evangelical protestants C. Cuban Americans D. Americans over age 65 E. Wealthy men
Which of the following is NOT a function of political parties?
A) Nominate and elect their members to local public offices. B) Simplify the issues for the voters. C) Mobilize voters in the electoral process. D) Run the government at whatever level they are active.
A bureaucracy that serves the president’s interest is called ______.
a. a neutral competence bureaucracy b. patronage c. a spoils system d. a corrupt bureaucracy
Because states are the key battlegrounds of presidential campaigns, candidates often find themselves __________
a. avoiding battleground states in order to avoid the appearance of impropriety b. unable to connect with voters on a national basis c. visiting every state in the union multiple times d. tailoring their appeals to the particular interests of a state