Asked by Brittany Richards on Jun 02, 2024
Verified
Which of the following statements best describes state-level same-sex marriage laws prior to 2015?
A) No state government had ever allowed same-sex couples to be legally married.
B) No state government had ever passed a law prohibiting same-sex couples from being legally married.
C) Thirteen states had passed laws prohibiting same-sex couples from being legally married.
D) Every state but one (Texas) allowed same-sex couples to be legally married.
Same-Sex Marriage
The legally or socially recognized marriage between two individuals of the same gender.
State-Level
Pertaining to the individual states within a federation, as opposed to the national or federal government, focusing on policies and governance at the state level.
- Assess critical Supreme Court cases and their ramifications on the division of power between the federal government and state jurisdictions.
Verified Answer
JR
Justin RandolphJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Prior to 2015, thirteen states had passed laws prohibiting same-sex couples from being legally married, while other states either allowed same-sex marriage or had no laws regarding it.
Learning Objectives
- Assess critical Supreme Court cases and their ramifications on the division of power between the federal government and state jurisdictions.