The original federal sentencing guidelines recommended that the possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine brought the same sentence as possession of ________ grams of powder cocaine.
A)600
B)500
C)1,000
D)1,500

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The original federal sentencing guidelines recommended that the possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine brought the same sentence as possession of 500 grams of powder cocaine, reflecting a 100:1 disparity ratio. This was part of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986.

The Original Federal Sentencing Guidelines Recommended That the Possession of 5