How Much Do You Know About US Divorce?

10 Questions | By AdewumiKoju | Updated: Dec 28, 2022 | Attempts: 118

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How Much Do You Know About US Divorce? - Quiz

The United States is known as the number one country in the world. So, of course, who wouldn't want to know about it? This is a state of diverse laws and rights. An example of this is the divorce law and the right to divorce. Are you a researcher researching on divorce in the United States or you need information on divorce in the United States? Check out these questions as you'll probably need them.

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1.

Which of these federal legislation allows a divorced spouse to obtain and maintain health insurance?
- A.
  
  ERISA
- B.
  
  IRS
- C.
  
  COBRA
- D.
  
  Federal Welfare Reform
2.

Which of the following is not a variable that affects divorce rates in the United States?
- A.
  
  Race or ethnicity
- B.
  
  Divorce in the family of origin
- C.
  
  Timing of the first birth of any children
- D.
  
  Religion
3.

Divorce in the US is under the jurisdiction of which government?
- A.
  
  Federal government
- B.
  
  State government
- C.
  
  Local government
- D.
  
  Executive government
4.

In which century was 60% of filings for divorce was by women?
- A.
  
  20th century
- B.
  
  19th century
- C.
  
  21st century
- D.
  
  18th century
5.

Which factor has had a great effect on the rate of divorce in the US?
- A.
  
  Race
- B.
  
  Education
- C.
  
  Family Background
- D.
  
  Pregnancy
6.

The probability of divorce in the US is influenced by which of the following?
- A.
  
  Education
- B.
  
  Race
- C.
  
  Pregnancy
- D.
  
  Income
7.

In which year was it recorded that 29% of first marriages among women aged 15-44 disrupted within 10 years?
- A.
  
  2000
- B.
  
  2001
- C.
  
  2002
- D.
  
  2006
8.

One essential factor that influences the probability of divorce in the United States is what?
- A.
  
  Family background
- B.
  
  Ethnicity
- C.
  
  Education
- D.
  
  Pregnancy
9.

In which decade was the federal legislation enacted to affect the rights and responsibilities of divorcing spouses?
- A.
  
  1980s
- B.
  
  1990s
- C.
  
  1970s
- D.
  
  1960s
10.

What is the effect that States whose family law or judicial practice encourage joint custody as compared to States that favor sole custody have had over divorce rates?
- A.
  
  Inconsistency in divorce rate
- B.
  
  Constant divorce rate
- C.
  
  Increase in divorce rate
- D.
  
  Decline in divorce rate