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  • Year 8

Marriage and cohabiting

In this lesson we will explore what is meant by the terms "marriage" and "cohabiting". Exploring what makes a positive and healthy committed relationship

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Marriage and cohabiting

In this lesson we will explore what is meant by the terms "marriage" and "cohabiting". Exploring what makes a positive and healthy committed relationship

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Key learning points

  1. Legal definitio. Protected status of married couple
  2. Common attributes of marriage within UK
  3. What it means to be a 'cohabiting' couple, in contrast to marriage
  4. How legal rights for cohabiting couples differ from married couples
  5. Issues around religious (and other) marriage ceremonies that are not legally recognised in the UK

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7 Questions

Q1.
You can only be married to one person in the UK

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
There are other ways to be with someone legally, aside from marriage

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
What's the legal age you can get married in the UK, without parental permission?

16
17
Correct answer: 18
19

Q4.
Is trust a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?

Correct answer: Healthy
Un-healthy

Q5.
Is honesty a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?

Correct answer: Healthy
Un-healthy

Q6.
Is equality a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?

Correct answer: Healthy
Un-healthy

Q7.
Is deceitfulness a trait of a healthy or unhealthy relationship?

Healthy
Correct answer: Un-healthy

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5 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the gap: Marriage is the ______ or formally recognised union of two people.

Celebration
Gathering
Correct answer: Legally
Selfie

Q2.
Across the UK people of the "same-sex" can legally get married

False
Correct answer: True

Q3.
Can you force someone into a marriage in the UK?

Correct answer: No
Yes

Q4.
Why might someone get married?

Correct answer: All of them.
Religious or cultural reasons.
Want for additional rights and protection.
Want to legally confirm their love.

Q5.
Do you get an automatic right to a partner's assets if you are not married?

Correct answer: No
Yes