The U.S. Census Bureau defines family as __________.

A. a relationship by blood, adoption, marriage, or affection, in which members may cooperate economically, may care for any children, and may consider their identity to be intimately connected to the larger group
B. two or more people living together who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption
C. the same or opposite sex married couple, and any biological or adopted offspring
D. those who are married or cohabiting, and any biological or adopted offspring


Answer: B

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