In Which Case in 2005 Did the Supreme Court Rule

question 104

Multiple Choice

In which case in 2005 did the Supreme Court rule that the federal government can prosecute medical marijuana patients, even in states with compassionate use laws?

• A) United States v. Booker
• B) Plessy v. Furgeson
• C) Gonzales v. Raich
• D) Jackson v. The Citadel

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Definitions:

Government Imposes

Actions taken by a government to enforce regulations, taxes, or penalties on a population or industry to achieve economic or societal goals.

Consumer Surplus

The variance between the aggregate sum consumers intend and are financially capable to allocate for a good or service and the aggregate sum they really spend.

Tax

Compulsory financial charges or other types of levy imposed upon a taxpayer by a governmental organization in order to fund government spending and various public expenditures.

Producer Surplus

The differentiation between the accepted selling price by producers for a product or service and the final earning.