Which of the Following Indicates a Rising Level of Support

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following indicates a rising level of support in the early twenty-first century for the legal equality of gay and lesbian Americans?

• A) The ruling by the Supreme Court striking down all laws that ban adoption by gay couples
• B) The extension of domestic partner benefits to gay couples by many states and private corporations
• C) The passage by Congress of the Defense of Marriage Act
• D) The 2008 repeal of the military's "don't-ask-don't-tell" policy

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Definitions:

Recessionary Gap

The difference between the actual output of an economy and its potential output, occurring when the economy is underperforming.

Expansionary Gap

A situation where the actual output in an economy exceeds the potential output, often leading to inflation.

Cost-Push Inflation

Cost-push inflation is caused by an increase in the prices of production inputs like labour and raw materials, leading to decreased supply and increased cost of finished goods.

Potential Output

This refers to the maximum output an economy can produce without leading to inflation, assuming all resources are fully utilized.