Asked by Donna Bales on Sep 25, 2024

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The Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v.Hodges (2015) was significant because it

A) guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry in all states and required states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions.
B) upheld the constitutionality of state-level bans on same-sex marriage.
C) asserted that there was no constitutional right to privacy for consensual homosexual activity.
D) asserted that there was a constitutional right to privacy for consensual homosexual activity.

Obergefell V. Hodges

A landmark United States Supreme Court case in which the Court ruled that the right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples under the Constitution.

Same-Sex Marriage

The legally or socially recognized marriage between two individuals of the same sex.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all federal and state court cases involving issues of federal law.

  • Recognize the legal advancements and challenges in LGBTQ+ rights.
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Preston Oberkfellabout 18 hours ago
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision in Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry in all states and required states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other jurisdictions. This decision was significant in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and expanding the legal recognition of same-sex relationships. Option B is incorrect because it directly contradicts the actual decision made in the case. Option C is incorrect because the Court's decision established the right to privacy for same-sex couples, not the opposite. Option D is also incorrect because the right to privacy for same-sex couples was established, but was not the central issue addressed in the case.