The Single Most Important Legislation That Has Shaped the Federal

question 25

Multiple Choice

The single most important legislation that has shaped the federal government's approach to controlled substances was

• A)alcohol prohibition (the 18^th Amendment).
• B)the Pure Food and Drugs Act.
• C)the Marijuana Tax Act.
• D)the Dangerous Drugs Act.

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Definitions:

Accident

An unexpected and unintentional event causing damage or injury.

Forged Instrument

A document that has been illegally altered or created to look legitimate in order to commit fraud.

Uttering

The crime of offering a forged instrument to another person, knowing it to be forged.

Check 21 Act

A law that makes check clearing much quicker by the use of a substitute check in place of the original check for electronic check processing.