Why Is It Difficult to Determine Whether There Is a Trend

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to determine whether there is a trend with regard to marriage and cohabitation for same-sex couples in the U.S.?

• A) What is legally considered as marriage for same-sex couples varies by state.
• B) Civil union and domestic partnership laws do not exist for same-sex couples.
• C) The number of same-sex cohabiting partners and married couples has not changed.
• D) Same-sex couples do not want to share their marital status with other people.

---

Definitions:

Capital Stock

The total representation of a company's physical and financial assets that can be used to generate income, including machinery, buildings, and equipment.

Gross Domestic Product

The total market value of all finished goods and services produced within a country in a specific time period.

Illegal Goods

Products or services that are prohibited by law from being produced, traded, or consumed.

Depletion of Natural Resources

The consumption of natural resources faster than they can be replenished, leading to a reduction in their availability over time.