Which of the Following Is True Regarding Illegitimate Children

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding illegitimate children?

• A) Under the common law illegitimate children have no right to inherit.
• B) An illegitimate child is not a legal child of the father unless paternity is established through a legal proceeding.
• C) There are different laws governing illegitimate children in different states.
• D) All of these choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Social Advantages

Benefits or privileges that a person or group has due to their status, identity, or position in society.

Divided Opportunity

refers to the unequal distribution of chances and resources that affect individuals' ability to succeed, often based on race, class, or gender.

Racial Wealth Gap

The unequal distribution of assets, wealth, and opportunities between racial and ethnic groups, often a result of historical and systemic inequality.

Structural Inequality

Systematic and pervasive patterns of discrimination that are entrenched in the social, economic, and political systems, leading to unequal opportunities and outcomes for different societal groups.