Based on the Reading,Cohen Says That Marriage Is a Contentious

question 36

Multiple Choice

Based on the reading,Cohen says that marriage is a contentious term because

• A) legal recognition carries rights and responsibilities granted by the government.
• B) it does not have a clear definition.
• C) defining marriage is important so that children can know who their parents are.
• D) marriage is a right for everyone.

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Definitions:

Federal Government

The national government of a federated state, which shares sovereignty with the constituent states or provinces and possesses certain powers delegated to it by a constitution.

State Governments

The governing bodies of individual states within a federal system, responsible for local legislation and administration.

McCulloch v. Maryland

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1819 that established the principles of federal supremacy and implied powers of the federal government.

Supremacy Clause

A provision in the U.S. Constitution stating that federal law takes precedence over state law.