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1. On September 3, 2015, the New York Times reported the following in an article entitled "Clerk in Kentucky Chooses Jail Over Deal on Same-Sex Marriage":"A
Kentucky county clerk who has become a symbol of religious opposition to same-
sex marriage was jailed Thursday after defying a federal court order to issue
licenses to gay couples. The clerk, Kim Davis, of Rowan County, Ky., was
[jailed) for contempt of court..."

After reading the passage, use your knowledge of AP Government and Politics to
respond parts A, B, and C

A Identify the constitutional provision that empowers the federal judge to jail Ms.
Davis under this scenario for her failure to follow the Supreme Court's ruling.

B. Explain how the constitutional provision you identified in part A related to the
concept of federalism.

C Explain how the federal and state governments both play a role in policymaking
regarding marriage.

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