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Geri and Rob are 25 years old and live in a state that recognizes and permits common law marriages. However they wanted to secretly officially marry in a ceremony. They met the requirements for and obtained a marriage license and were married by a friend ordained in an online religious organization recognized by their state. They lived together but never consummated their marriage or held themselves out to others as husband and wife. Which of the following best describes their marital status?
 
  A) Geri and Rob are common law spouses because they intended to be married and live in a state that recognizes common law marriage.
  B) They do not have a valid traditional/ceremonial marriage because they never consummated the marriage after the ceremony.
  C) They have a valid traditional/ceremonial marriage.
  D) They do not have a valid common law marriage because they never held themselves out to others as husband and wife.

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Which of the following has been raised as an argument in favor of same sex marriage?
 
  A) Heterosexual couples make better parents than same sex couples.
  B) It threatens the institution of marriage as the basic building block of society.
  C) It is cost-effective.
  D) none of the above



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

D




mckennatimberlake

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
Gracias!


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