1. What ruling did the California Supreme Court hand down on Tuesday?

2. On what grounds did gay rights activists bring the lawsuit before the Court?

3. Why did the Court uphold the voter approved ban on gay-marriage? (see para. 4, 11)

4. How did gay rights activists react to the California Court's ruling?

5. Why do you think the reporter did not include a reaction from the supporters of traditional marriage?

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