At the Federal Level, the Use of Marijuana for Any

question 70

Multiple Choice

At the federal level, the use of marijuana for any reason is considered illegal. However, several states have now legalized the use of marijuana for either medical or recreational use. Although the federal government has not employed its resources to strictly enforce the federal law outlawing marijuana use, doing so would be an example of which action?

• A) overreaching federal power
• B) preempting state laws
• C) imposing authoritarian rule
• D) utilizing the elastic clause

---

Definitions:

Demand Curve

A curve that illustrates the quantity of a product that consumers are willing and able to purchase at various prices, showing the inverse relationship between price and quantity demanded.

Levied

Imposed or collected, usually referring to taxes, duties, or other charges by an authority.

Demand Curve

A chart that illustrates the connection between a product's cost and the amount of the product customers are prepared to buy at different price levels.

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available and sought at the balance price, where the supplied quantity matches the demanded quantity.