Certified Texas Contract Manager Practice Exam

Which of the following relatives would fall under second degree of affinity?

1. Spouse's Grandparents

2. Children's spouses

3. Spouse's great-grandparents

4. Spouse's uncles and aunts

The correct answer is: Spouse's Grandparents

The correct choice pertains to the classification of affinity, which refers to the relationship established through marriage rather than blood. In this context, second-degree relatives of affinity typically include a spouse's grandparents. When considering relationships by degree of affinity: - A spouse's grandparents are two generations away from the spouse, which categorizes them distinctly as second-degree relatives. - The other relationships mentioned either fall into the first degree of affinity or farther removed. For instance, children's spouses are considered first-degree relationships, as they are the in-laws of the person. Likewise, spouse's great-grandparents are at a higher generational level, making them a third-degree relationship. Spouse's uncles and aunts, while also relatives, remain at the first degree of affinity. Thus, the selection highlights a proper understanding of family relationships as classified by marriage, identifying the correct nature of second-degree affinities.