A union between two individuals that is often held as a legally binding contract in which the members of the union state their intention to live together and aid each other in maintaining a family is called what?

• A. A casual agreement between two partners
• B. A form of social norm only
• C. A financial arrangement
• D. A union between two individuals that is often held as a legally binding contract in which the members of the union state their intention to live together and aid each other in maintaining a family

Answer: (D)

Marriage is a legally recognized union between two individuals where they state their intention to live together and support one another in establishing and maintaining a family. This makes it the best fit because it carries formal recognition and responsibilities beyond a casual agreement or social expectation, including legal rights around shared finances, property, and child-rearing. The other options describe informal, normative, or solely financial arrangements and do not capture the legally binding commitment and duties that define a marriage.