We would like you to assess the QUALITY of each of the following argument (discussing Gay Marriage) and determine if the argument is Valid or Invalid. A valid argument is clearly interpretable and either expresses an argument, or a premise or a conclusion that can be used in an argument for the topic of gay marriage. An invalid argument is a phrase that cannot be interpreted as an argument or not on the topic of gay marriage.

Q: Some people may think atheists are unintellectual; based on that premise, then atheists cannot give consent.

A: Invalid
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Q: For example, if a state Congress passes a bill that grants additional benefits to marriages and civil unions, a governor could simply line-item veto the benefit to civil unions, which then means that the benefits would apply only to marriage.

A: Valid
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Q: Marriages are for the Church to decide, Congress have no power to pass a legislation forcing religious institutions about marriage.

A:
Valid
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