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What does the principle of equality ensure?
What does the principle of equality ensure?
- Equal treatment and consideration for all members of society (correct)
- Superior treatment for one group over another
- Exclusive benefits for specific individuals
- Unjust discrimination based on personal characteristics
What does discrimination involve?
What does discrimination involve?
- Limiting benefits available to all members of society
- Treating all individuals equally regardless of personal characteristics
- Ensuring equal opportunities for all groups in society
- Imposing burdens on some based on personal characteristics (correct)
In the case of Andrews v Law Society of British Columbia, how was discrimination defined?
In the case of Andrews v Law Society of British Columbia, how was discrimination defined?
- Imposing benefits equally on all members of society
- Equal treatment for all individuals regardless of background
- Differential treatment based on personal characteristics affecting access to opportunities (correct)
- Limiting disadvantages imposed on certain groups
What constitutes discrimination according to the text?
What constitutes discrimination according to the text?
How does discrimination affect individuals or groups?
How does discrimination affect individuals or groups?
What happens when a law or conduct unjustifiably treats some persons or group as inferior according to the text?
What happens when a law or conduct unjustifiably treats some persons or group as inferior according to the text?
What did the US Supreme Court find unconstitutional in United States v Windsor and Obergefell v Hodges?
What did the US Supreme Court find unconstitutional in United States v Windsor and Obergefell v Hodges?
In the case of Windsor, what did the US Supreme Court consider the state law as conferring upon same-sex marriages?
In the case of Windsor, what did the US Supreme Court consider the state law as conferring upon same-sex marriages?
What did the US Supreme Court hold in Windsor regarding the denial of marriage to gays and lesbians?
What did the US Supreme Court hold in Windsor regarding the denial of marriage to gays and lesbians?
What was the major reason for striking down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)?
What was the major reason for striking down section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA)?
How did the US Supreme Court view same-sex marriages in comparison to other marriages in Windsor?
How did the US Supreme Court view same-sex marriages in comparison to other marriages in Windsor?
What aspect of same-sex marriages did the US Supreme Court emphasize in Windsor as being equally important as with all other marriages?
What aspect of same-sex marriages did the US Supreme Court emphasize in Windsor as being equally important as with all other marriages?
What is the main impact of the SSMPA on gays and lesbians regarding marriage or civil union?
What is the main impact of the SSMPA on gays and lesbians regarding marriage or civil union?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of associating with the celebration of same-sex marriage under the SSMPA?
Which of the following is a direct consequence of associating with the celebration of same-sex marriage under the SSMPA?
What privilege does the SSMPA accord in favor of heterosexual people?
What privilege does the SSMPA accord in favor of heterosexual people?
How does the SSMPA treat individuals who support same-sex marriage celebrations?
How does the SSMPA treat individuals who support same-sex marriage celebrations?
What can be inferred about the SSMPA from its treatment of same-sex marriage?
What can be inferred about the SSMPA from its treatment of same-sex marriage?
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