The Average Ages of First-Time Brides and Grooms in the United

question 39

Multiple Choice

The average ages of first-time brides and grooms in the United States are

• A) younger than at any other time in U.S. history.
• B) about the same as in 1890.
• C) 35 and 30, respectively.
• D) older than at any other time in U.S. history.

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Definitions:

Personam Jurisdiction

The legal authority for a court to make decisions affecting a particular person's rights or obligations.

Sui Iuris

A Latin term meaning "of one's own right," referring to individuals who possess full legal capacity to act on their own behalf.

Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear cases of a particular type or cases relating to a specific subject matter.

Diversity Jurisdiction

A legal principle allowing federal courts to hear cases where the parties are from different states or countries and the amount in controversy exceeds a specified threshold.