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KWilfred

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There are several legal benefits to marriage which are provided by federal and state legislation. Please name three.
 
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How have same-sex statistics changed over the last few years, and how do researchers account for them?
 
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Answer to Question 1

- Lower federal income tax rates
- Social Security and Medicare benefits
- Health insurance benefits that cover spouses
- Lower home and auto insurance rates
- Legal protection from domestic violence and abuse
- State-specific inheritance and death benefits for spouses
- The rights associated with the Federal Family Medical Leave Act
- State-specific rights afforded in instances of divorce

Answer to Question 2

Increases of 41 to 81 percent were seen in all states. Researchers suggest that the magnitude of growth in same-sex couples documented in the ACS is probably because more gay and lesbian couples are reporting their relationships to U.S. demographers.





 

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