Which of the following statements is true about the Defense of Marriage Act?
A) The Defense of Marriage Act was passed in 1996.
B) The members of Congress who voted for it wanted to express their support for same-sex marriage.
C) The Act stipulates that the federal government will recognize same-sex marriage.
D) The Act stipulates that states have to recognize same-sex marriage.
E) The Act stipulates that same-sex marriage partners are eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits.

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The Defense of Marriage Act was indeed passed in 1996. B is incorrect as the members of Congress who voted for it did so because they wanted to define marriage as being between a man and a woman. C is incorrect as the Act actually prohibits the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriage. D is incorrect as it allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states. E is incorrect as it denies same-sex partners access to Social Security and Medicare benefits. Therefore, A is the only true statement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Defense