Which of the Following Is True of the Defense of Marriage

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the Defense of Marriage Act?

• A) It was passed in response to a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court.
• B) It was passed by Congress in 1996.
• C) It required federal recognition of same-sex marriage.
• D) It required state governments to accept same-sex marriages from other states.
• E) It nullified any same-sex marriage performed in any state.

---

Definitions:

Required Return

The minimum profit or yield that investors expect or require from an investment.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money or the income earned from lending money, usually expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Coupon Rate

Yearly interest earnings from a bond, shown as a percentage of its face value.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to a share of stock as indicated in the corporate charter, not necessarily reflecting its market value.