The Constitution makes no mention about rules regarding marriage and divorce. Each individual state has its own

laws about marriage and divorce. Which constitutional principle is at play here? Which amendment in the Bill of

Rights does this represent? Select all that apply.

republicanism

federalism

checks and balances

First Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Tenth Amendment

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Abbigail Randall

8 June, 22:13

The Constitution makes no mention about rules regarding marriage and divorce. Each individual state has its own

laws about marriage and divorce. Which constitutional principle is at play here? Which amendment in the Bill of

Rights does this represent? Select all that apply.

republicanism

federalism

checks and balances

First Amendment

Fifth Amendment

Tenth Amendment

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Makena Braun · Answer 1

The amendment that it represents is Federalism

Explanation:

Federal Marriage Amendment act has been started in United States for many times that is once in 2002 then in 2003 after that it continued till 2015. But in 2007 and 2014 it was not introduced.

Federal Marriage Amendment act defines that it is a marriage between a man and one woman. Civil Marriage in United States is governed by the state laws. Each state has the power to create valid marriage conditions. A state has the power to refuse a marriage if it violates the states' public policy. Currently in US the same sex marriage is considered legal.