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Humanities Legal Studies Topic started by: ineedananswertb on Feb 27, 2018



Title: As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:
Post by: ineedananswertb on Feb 27, 2018
As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:
 
  a. Challenged the traditional definition of marriage.
  b. Barred same-sex partners from enjoying federal benefits.
  c. Required states to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states that sanction the unions.
  d. Dealt only with military personnel and their dependents.

Q. 2

Provisions of DOMA have been struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court using all of the following arguments except:
 
  a. Due process.
  b. Equal protection.
  c. States have no right to regulate marriages within their borders.
  d. Its purpose was to disparage and injure citizens.

Q. 3

The ADA amendments were enacted in 2008.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 4

A possible defense to having signed a prenup would not be:
 
  a. Duress.
  b. Coercion.
  c. A change of heart.
  d. Unconscionability.

Q. 5

In Nassau v. Arline, the Court decided that a contagious disease was not considered a disability.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


Title: As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:
Post by: MizRetta72 on Feb 27, 2018
(Answer to #1)  b

(Answer to #2)  c

(Answer to #3)  TRUE

(Answer to #4)  c

(Answer to #5)  FALSE


Title: As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:
Post by: ineedananswertb on Feb 27, 2018
Extremely helpful


Title: As it was written, the Defense of Marriage Act:
Post by: MizRetta72 on Feb 27, 2018
Cool, thanks for the positive feedback