Explain how proponents of same-sex marriage invoke the full faith and credit clause

What will be an ideal response?

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Explain that the full faith and credit clause requires state courts to validate and enforce the civil judgments of the courts of other states.
2. Explain that advocates of same-sex marriage argue that this provision means that legally sanctioned same-sex marriage performed in other states should be recognized by states that do not allow same-sex marriage.

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Fill in the blank with the right word.

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a. legislation b. an amicus curiae brief c. litigation c. a regulation

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