Janet and Henry were married in Bulgaria when they were each 14 years old.The marriage is valid in Bulgaria.They have now moved to the United States,and there is some question whether their marriage is valid in the United States.Which of the following doctrines would prevent a United States court from questioning the validity of their marriage?

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The act of state doctrine holds that a court will not inquire into the validity of a marriage if it is valid in the country where it was performed. Since Janet and Henry's marriage is valid in Bulgaria, the act of state doctrine would prevent a United States court from questioning its validity. Sovereign immunity, diplomatic immunity, and United Nations Conventions are not applicable in this scenario.

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