Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Business Law Practice Exam

What form of marriage involves having multiple spouses simultaneously?

1. Monogamy

2. Polygamy

3. Bigamy

4. Interfaith marriage

The correct answer is: Polygamy

Polygamy is indeed the form of marriage that involves having multiple spouses at the same time. This practice can encompass different structures, such as a man having multiple wives or a woman having multiple husbands, and often varies widely in acceptance and legality across different cultures and legal systems. The term specifically indicates a marriage arrangement that allows for more than two partners. Monogamy refers to the practice of having only one spouse at a time, and bigamy, which is often confused with polygamy, specifically refers to the act of marrying someone while already being married to another person—this is generally illegal in many jurisdictions. Interfaith marriage involves partners from different religious backgrounds but does not pertain to the number of spouses involved. Thus, polygamy is the correct choice when discussing simultaneous multiple marriages.