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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The 2005 Supreme Court ruling on medicinal marijuana determined that the federal government has the power to regulate the use of medicinal marijuana under the commerce clause. This means that even if certain states have legalized medicinal marijuana, individuals can still be prosecuted by federal law enforcement officials for using or selling it.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the 2005 Supreme