Research ProposalSame Sex Marriage and the Proposed Federal Marriage AmendmentFocus of ResearchSame sex marriage has been one of the many recent political "hot" topics. It is a popular subject in political debate, national newspapers, and media coverage. These debates, articles, and reports are often focusing on rights outlined ...view middle of the document...
Some states have addressed the issue of such rights in court cases throughout the United States with varying outcomes.This research paper is concerned with the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment defining marriage as between a man and a woman. It will examine the Fourteenth Amendment and the equal protection clause. It will also examine previous court cases and the outcomes. It will further demonstrate possible economic concerns of legalized same sex marriage.Research QuestionWhat issues and possible constitutional infringements surround the proposed Federal Marriage Amendment?ReferencesNational Tax Journal, Vol. 53, Issue 2, June 2000Lesbian Couples, National Center for Lesbian Rights, www.ncirights.orgLegal Marriage, Court Cases, Partners Task Force for Gay and Lesbian Task Force, http://www.buddybuddy.com/t-line-1-html Policy.comGay Marriage, Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org/library/aagaymarriage.html