Which Statement About the Legality of Marijuana Is MOST Accurate

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the legality of marijuana is MOST accurate?

• A)Federal law has prevented every state government from legalizing marijuana for recreational or medicinal purposes.
• B)Although recreational marijuana remains illegal under all federal and state law, 12 states have legalized medical marijuana.
• C)Despite remaining illegal under federal law, more than half of the states have legalized medical marijuana and a handful have legalized recreational marijuana.
• D)Recreational and medicinal marijuana is now legal under all state and federal law.

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