At the End of the 19ᵗʰ Century,the Average Length of Marriage

question 36

Multiple Choice

At the end of the 19ᵗʰ century,the average length of marriage when one spouse died was 28 years; now it is over ________ years.

• A) 34
• B) 45
• C) 53
• D) 60

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Court's Decision

The final judgment or order given by a court in legal proceedings.

Concurring Opinion

An additional written opinion by a judge who agrees with the decision of the court but wants to make a particular point that was not made or emphasized in the majority opinion.

Majority

The greater part or number; in the context of votes, it refers to more than half of the total count.

Appellate Court

A court that reviews the decisions of lower courts to determine if legal errors were made that could change the outcome of a case.