Question

when a couple marries, they make a legally binding agreement to

a make household and child - rearing decisions together
b keep finances separated for bank accounts and taxes
c identify one person as the primary head of household
d each earn an income to both contribute to well - being

question 5 (5 points)
(03.03 mc)
which statement accurately describes how marriage law has changed over time?

a it keeps the property of each spouse separate in a marriage.
b it limits lawmaking on marriage to state and local governments.
c it protects the benefits of marriage for more groups of citizens.
d it has increased restrictions on the approval of marriage licenses.

question 6 (5 points)
(03.03 mc)
what is the significance of the decision in loving v. virginia (1967)?

a it ruled that legal marriage was defined as existing between one man and one woman.
b it ruled that the federal and the state governments had to allow same - sex marriages.
c it ruled that state and local officials could refuse a marriage license for any reason.
d it ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional.

Explanation:

• Question 5:
• Option a: In a marriage, spouses often make household and child - rearing decisions together as part of their partnership.
• Option b: Keeping finances completely separate is not the norm in a legally binding marriage agreement.
• Option c: Identifying one person as the primary head of household is not a universal or legal requirement in modern marriage.
• Option d: While both may contribute to well - being, it is not a legal requirement that each must earn an income.
• Question 5 (Answer):
• a. make household and child - rearing decisions together
• Question 6:
• Option a: This is not what Loving v. Virginia was about.
• Option b: Loving v. Virginia was not about same - sex marriage.
• Option c: This is the opposite of what Loving v. Virginia established.
• Option d: Loving v. Virginia (1967) ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional.
• Question 6 (Answer):
• d. It ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional.

Answer:

Question 5: a. make household and child - rearing decisions together
Question 6: d. It ruled that state laws banning interracial marriage were unconstitutional.