Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Marriage in the United

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding marriage in the United States?

• A) Domesticity is a highly valued trait in a future spouse.
• B) A 1981 law sets the minimum age for marriage at 22 for males and 20 for females without parental consent.
• C) The majority of adults will marry at some time in their lifetime.
• D) Chastity is the most important consideration in a prospective spouse.

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