Until 2013, States Had Not Been Required to Recognize Same-Sex

question 44

Multiple Choice

Until 2013, states had not been required to recognize same-sex marriages legalized in other states, despite the full faith and credit clause, because of

• A)the comity clause.
• B)the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act.
• C)the privileges and immunities clause.
• D)the supremacy clause.

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Definitions:

Majority-Wins Scheme

A decision-making process in groups where the majority's view becomes the decision or opinion adopted by the group.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who simultaneously holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

Social Conformity

The act of adjusting one's behaviors or beliefs to align with the norms or standards of a group.

Line Judgments

The activity of assessing or making decisions about the length, width, or appearance of different lines, often used in psychological research to understand perception and conformity.