Question

1.4. describe how foundational values of liberty, democracy, equality, and justice influence the u.s. system of government.

complete the following statement.

in obergefell v. hodges, the court ruled that laws banning same-sex marriage represented a grave injustice and that the principle of required its legalization.

fairness
popular sovereignty

Explanation:

Analyze the context and options

The statement discusses the Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges, where the Court ruled that bans on same-sex marriage represented a "grave injustice." The two available options to fill in the blank are "fairness" and "popular sovereignty."

Evaluate the options against the prompt

"Popular sovereignty" refers to the principle that the authority of a state and its government are created and sustained by the consent of its people, through their elected representatives. "Fairness" (closely tied to equality and justice) relates to treating people equally and free from discrimination. Since the ruling declared marriage bans an injustice and required legalization to ensure equal treatment under the law, "equality" or "fairness" is the correct conceptual fit.

Select the correct term

The term "fairness" fits the context of correcting a grave injustice and ensuring equal rights.

Answer:

In Obergefell v. Hodges, the Court ruled that laws banning same-sex marriage represented a grave injustice and that the principle of <blank>fairness</blank> required its legalization.