Which of the following statements about same-sex marriage in the United States today is true?
A. Because of the Defense of Marriage Act, married same-sex couples do not have the same federal rights and benefits as other legally married couples.
B. Same-sex marriage is only permissible in Vermont.
C. Although legal in most states, same-sex marriages are not recognized by the federal government.
D. The 2015 Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same-sex marriage in the United States.
E. Unlike 21 other countries, same-sex marriage is illegal in the United States.
Answer: D
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