Which Constitutional Clause Has Been Central in Debates Over Gay

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which constitutional clause has been central in debates over gay and lesbian marriage?

• A) the full faith and credit clause
• B) the necessary and proper clause
• C) the privileges and immunities clause
• D) the interstate commerce clause
• E) the establishment clause

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Economic Profit

The profit a business makes after deducting both its explicit and implicit costs, not just its operational expenses.

Profit Maximizing

A process by which a firm determines the price and output level that returns the greatest profit.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, or loan payments.

Short-Run Profit

The profit earned by a firm in the short term, typically considering only variable costs and fixed costs remaining constant.