• Explain The Courts Decision (Majority Opinion. (5 Points)

What Amendment was in question in this case and what does that Amendment say (do not quote the amendment, explain the parts that apply to this case)? (5 points) The Amendment that was in question was the Fourteenth Amendment. The Fourteenth Amendment states equal protection to all United States citizens under the equal protection clause. This Amendment was under debate because people wanted to know if the equal rights part of the Fourteenth Amendment really does protect same-sex marriage. It was under question if states were legally allowed to deny the right to same-sex couples to marry and if states need to recognize same-sex marriages held in other states as a sanctified marriage in their own state. It was held that it was violating the constitution to deny the right of marriage to same-sex couples because the constitution clearly states equal protection to all.

The court issued a ___5__ - __4__ decision affirming or overturning (circle one) the original court decision (usually referencing the district court decision). (2 points)

Explain the courts decision (majority opinion) (8 points): …show more content…
The decision affects my beliefs and my religion. I am a Reform Jew and Judaism believes that same-sex marriage should be legal. I was at Jewish sleep away camp when the decision was made and all the Rabbi’s, staff, and participant’s on camp were celebrating and everyone on camp was ecstatic this decision was made. My many friends who are gay, bisexual, and or transgender are elated to be able to know that one day they will be able to get married to the ones they love. Not only will they be able to get married to them but also have the benefits of marriage just like everyone else can. They will one day be able to reap the benefits of this new law both socially and economically which is extremely more fair and