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Because people require the state to recognise the institution of marriage. For this to happen the state (ie other people) has to come to a common agreement about what marriage is.

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States make laws that affect marriage because marriage is a legal arrangement under civil law. In the United States religious clergy along with an array of other major and minor officials are permitted to perform the marriage ceremony ifthe couple has obtained a civil marriage license. In some states such as California, any person can obtain a one-day permit to perform a marriage ceremony, for example, the father of the bride. Simply by being legally married, two people acquire hundreds of legal rights both under state and federal law.

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Rights of States?

The states have the power to make laws regarding marriage and family issues. The states also have the right to govern land transactions.


Who has the power to make marriage laws Make treaties and pardon criminals?

Delagated Power


The US constitution allocates the power to make laws to the?

The United States Constitution allocates the power to make laws to the Legislative branch.


What is the most important work of congress what are two things that congress does not have the power to do?

Congress can't make laws about marriage and can't make any laws that take away your rights.


What gives the commonwealth parliament its power to make laws about marriage?

The power comes from section 51 of the Australian Constitution, which explicitly gives the commonwealth the power to legislate in that area.


What are the reserved power of the states to make laws such as a minimum drinking age that protect the health morals safety and welfare of their citizens called?

Laws that directly regulate abortion, drinking ages, marriage and divorce, and sexual behavior are policy prerogatives that belong to the state government.


Can congress make marriage laws?

yes


Can the federal government make states obey its laws?

Did congress have the power to manage foreign affairs


Where in the constitution does it say who has law-making powers?

Article 1, section 1 of the United States constitution states who has the power to make laws. In the United States, laws are made in the legislative branch of government.


Which branch of the government has the power to make laws?

Legislative has the power to make laws.


What if there was no legislative branch and the president had the power to both make laws and enforces laws?

This could lead to an upset with the states towards the government. This may also lead to more wars within the states.


What if there was no legislative branch and the President had the power to make both laws and enforce laws?

This could lead to an upset with the states towards the government. This may also lead to more wars within the states.

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