Adam and Steve Want to Become Parents by Adopting a Child

question 73

Multiple Choice

Adam and Steve want to become parents by adopting a child. Their process has recently become easier because ______.

• A) many states passed new laws allowing same-sex couples to adopt
• B) the Supreme Court ruled that the Constitution protects all citizens
• C) the LGBTQ community boycotted all adoption agencies until they cooperated
• D) the president signed an executive order to end discriminatory practices

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