Soc 331 week 2 quiz (ash)

Its political purpose rather than its religious or familial purpose Its retributive purpose rather than its political or religious purpose Its familial purpose rather than its political or retributive purpose Its commutative purpose rather than its political or familial purpose.

Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in section 2.3 Justice from the Perspectives of Different Levels of Society Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: 7.

Question : The principle of stare decisis calls for judges to Student Answer: Act according to the original intent of the Constitution.

Treat like cases alike.

Recognize that the Constitution’s meaning evolves over time.

Acknowledge that, under the 14th Amendment, national rights in the United States trump states’ rights.

Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in Section 2.1 Four Authorities on the Just and the Unjust Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: 8.

Question : What was the result of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loving v. Virginia?

Student Answer: It upheld sodomy laws.

It overturned all sodomy laws.

It upheld anti-miscegenation laws.

It overturned all anti-miscegenation laws.

Instructor Explanation: The answer can be found in 2.2 Justice from the Perspectives of Different Levels of Family Points Received: 1 of 1 Comments: 9.

Question : Which of the following is NOT among the reasons identified for opposing same sex marriage?

Student Answer: The Defense of Marriage Act (1996) The long-standing tradition of heterosexual marriage The alleged immorality of homosexuality