CHD 4537 ch 14 Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A+
Same Sex Relationships - Correct answer-Structure vs climate
family climate appears to be more important than structure in determining the
wellbeing of the family members including children.
-the outcome of parent child relationships is determined by the QUALITY of
family relationships, not the sexual orientation of the parents.
-No differences in adjustment or development in children raised by same-sex
parents
Legal Matters - Correct answer-36% of LGBT population lives in states with
marriage equality for same-sex couples
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,13% of LGBT population lives in states with comprehensive civil union or
domestic partnership laws
2% of LGBT population lives in states where out-of-state marriages are
recognized, but same-sex couples may not marry in-state
1% of LGBT population lives in states with limited relationship recognition
53% of LGBT population lives in states with no legal recognition for same-sex
couples
Same sex marriage across states:
-Marriage equality for same-sex couples (14 states + D.C.)
-Comprehensive civil union or domestic partnership law (6 states)
-Out-of-state marriages recognized, but same-sex couples may not marry in-state
(1 state)
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, -Limited relationship recognition law (1 state)
-No legal recognition for same-sex couples (30 states)
DOMA - Correct answer-Defense Of Marriage Act
On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Windsor v. United
States that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.
Gave married same-sex couples living in one of the states with the freedom to
marry or the District of Columbia the federal protections and responsibilities that
are extended to all other married couples.
Does not tell states who they must allow to marry or how they must recognize
marriages performed in other states
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Answers Graded A+
Same Sex Relationships - Correct answer-Structure vs climate
family climate appears to be more important than structure in determining the
wellbeing of the family members including children.
-the outcome of parent child relationships is determined by the QUALITY of
family relationships, not the sexual orientation of the parents.
-No differences in adjustment or development in children raised by same-sex
parents
Legal Matters - Correct answer-36% of LGBT population lives in states with
marriage equality for same-sex couples
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,13% of LGBT population lives in states with comprehensive civil union or
domestic partnership laws
2% of LGBT population lives in states where out-of-state marriages are
recognized, but same-sex couples may not marry in-state
1% of LGBT population lives in states with limited relationship recognition
53% of LGBT population lives in states with no legal recognition for same-sex
couples
Same sex marriage across states:
-Marriage equality for same-sex couples (14 states + D.C.)
-Comprehensive civil union or domestic partnership law (6 states)
-Out-of-state marriages recognized, but same-sex couples may not marry in-state
(1 state)
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, -Limited relationship recognition law (1 state)
-No legal recognition for same-sex couples (30 states)
DOMA - Correct answer-Defense Of Marriage Act
On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court ruled in Windsor v. United
States that Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional.
Gave married same-sex couples living in one of the states with the freedom to
marry or the District of Columbia the federal protections and responsibilities that
are extended to all other married couples.
Does not tell states who they must allow to marry or how they must recognize
marriages performed in other states
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