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obergefell v. hodges legalized marriage for same-sex couples and allowed all married couples:

a. equal benefits and protections under the law.
b. the same income tax credits and tax-deferred savings programs.
c. similar benefits and protections under the law.
d. the opportunity to work for equality and protection.

Explanation:

Analyze the legal holding of Obergefell v. Hodges

The landmark Supreme Court case Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) ruled that the Fourteenth Amendment requires all states to license marriages between same-sex couples and to recognize same-sex marriages lawfully performed in other states.

Determine the rights granted to married couples

Under this ruling, the Court held that same-sex couples must be afforded the same "equal benefits and protections under the law" as opposite-sex couples, rather than merely "similar" benefits or just the "opportunity to work" for them.

Evaluate the given options

• Option A correctly identifies "equal benefits and protections under the law."
• Option B is too narrow, focusing only on specific tax credits.
• Option C uses "similar" instead of "equal," which does not reflect the constitutional standard of equal protection.
• Option D is incorrect as the ruling guaranteed the rights directly rather than just an opportunity to work toward them.

Answer:

• A. equal benefits and protections under the law. (Correct answer)
• B. the same income tax credits and tax-deferred savings programs.
• C. similar benefits and protections under the law.
• D. the opportunity to work for equality and protection.