Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the 2005 Supreme

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the 2005 Supreme Court ruling on
Medicinal marijuana?

• A)State governments have no constitutional authority to legalize medicinal marijuana.
• B)State governments that have legalized medicinal marijuana can prohibit federal law enforcement officials from arresting state residents who use or sell medicinal marijuana.
• C)State governments can legalize medicinal marijuana but they must pay a tax penalty to the federal government.
• D)The federal government has the power to regulate the use of medicinal marijuana under the commerce clause.

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