Question

question 20 (2 points)
which statement about the evolution of same - sex marriage is false?
the federal government became involved in this issue when it passed doma.
in the 1990s and 2000s, the number of state restrictions on same - sex marriage increased.
united states v. windsor legalized same - sex marriage in the united states.
more than half the states had legalized same - sex marriage by the time the supreme court made same - sex marriage legal nationwide in 2015.
question 21 (2 points)
which of the following is not a benefit of federalism?
federalism promotes political participation.
federalism encourages economic equality across the country.
federalism provides for multiple levels of government action.
federalism accommodates a diversity of opinion.

Explanation:

For Question 20: The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) was passed by the federal government, state restrictions on same - sex marriage increased in the 1990s and 2000s, and more than half the states had legalized same - sex marriage before the 2015 Supreme Court decision. However, United States v. Windsor struck down part of DOMA, and Obergefell v. Hodges legalized same - sex marriage nationwide.
For Question 21: Federalism promotes political participation as people can engage at different levels of government, provides for multiple levels of government action, and accommodates a diversity of opinion. It does not inherently encourage economic equality across the country as states can have different economic policies and resources.

Answer:

Question 20: C. United States v. Windsor legalized same - sex marriage in the United States.
Question 21: B. Federalism encourages economic equality across the country.