In 1996, the Defense of Marriage Act Was Enacted After

question 61

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 defines marriage as a union between a man and a woman and bans 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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Definitions:

Direct Method

In cost accounting, a technique that allocates service department costs directly to producing departments without considering any services rendered between service departments.

Administrative Costs

All executive, organizational, and clerical costs associated with the general management of an organization rather than with manufacturing or selling.

Facilities Costs

Facilities costs are the expenses associated with the physical locations where business operations occur, including maintenance, utilities, and rent.

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation method that lists specific sources of operating cash inflows and uses of cash outflows, as opposed to the indirect method.