Marijuana Has Been Legalized in Several States, Including Washington and Colorado

question 64

Multiple Choice

Marijuana has been legalized in several states, including Washington and Colorado.  However, marijuana that is purchased legally in those states cannot be transported across state lines and those who do take legally purchased marijuana back to their own states are subject to arrest and prosecution.  Which provision of the U.S. Constitution allows the states where marijuana is not legal to take such actions?

• A)The Supremacy Clause
• B)The Fifth Amendment
• C)The police power
• D)The First Amendment

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