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

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What term describes the illegal act of having two spouses at the same time?

Fraud
Bigamy
Marital Tortion
Polygamy

The correct answer is: Bigamy

The term that refers to the illegal act of having two spouses simultaneously is bigamy. This occurs when an individual enters into a marriage with one person while still legally married to another, violating marriage laws that typically require a person to be single to marry. Bigamy can result in criminal charges and legal consequences, as it undermines the sanctity of marriage and causes confusion regarding marital rights and obligations. In contrast, polygamy refers to the practice of having multiple spouses at the same time, but it is a broader term that can include legal or consensual arrangements that differ by culture and legal jurisdictions. Marital tortion is not a recognized term in legal contexts, and fraud refers to deceitful practices that may occur in many forms but does not specifically relate to the act of being married to more than one person at the same time.