2007-10-05 09:13:59 · 5 answers · asked by erik p 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
As others have said, the state principally control laws regarding marriage. There has actually been talk of a Constitutional amendment defining marriage at the federal level.
A quick scan of this wikipedia entry shows information both about the proposed amendment and elaboration on your questions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Marriage_Amendment
2007-10-05 09:28:49 · answer #1 · answered by Joe S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The states for the most part. The federal government does have a few laws concerning marriage, however they only relate to how marriages are recognized for federal employees and the military.
2007-10-05 09:17:34 · answer #2 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
States, so long as those laws fall within what is permitted under the federal Constitution.
2007-10-05 09:18:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
states
2007-10-05 09:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by Lavrenti Beria 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !
states control that !
best wishes !
2007-10-05 10:28:55 · answer #5 · answered by suresh k 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋