Identify a True Statement About Gay and Lesbian Laws in the United

question 22

Multiple Choice

Identify a true statement about gay and lesbian laws in the United States.

• A) Legalized same-sex domestic partnerships denied couples the dignity of the marriage title.
• B) In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court effectively reinstated sodomy laws in all states of the country.
• C) Today, gay men and lesbians are prohibited from serving in the nation's armed forces.
• D) California was the first state to legalize gay marriage as a result of a state law.
• E) The Defense of Marriage Act was passed to legitimize same-sex marriages performed under state law.

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