Which One of the Following Statements Concerning Same-Sex Marriage in the United

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements concerning same-sex marriage in the United States is accurate?

• A) Federal law allows states to permit or to ban same-sex marriage.
• B) The federal government no longer defines marriage as a heterosexual union.
• C) The federal government does not recognize same-sex marriages.
• D) All but two states allow same-sex marriages.

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