In 1996,the Defense of Marriage Act Was Enacted After Passing

question 82

Multiple Choice

In 1996,the Defense of Marriage Act was enacted after passing both houses of Congress and being signed into law by President Bill Clinton.The Defense of Marriage Act defined marriage as between a man and a woman and banned recognition of same-sex marriages.The decision of the Supreme Court to take a case that challenged the constitutionality of the Act is a reflection of which power?

• A)reserved power
• B)expressed power
• C)veto power
• D)judicial review
• E)the supremacy clause

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