Which of the following statements best describes the 2005 Supreme Court's 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 use of medicinal marijuana under the commerce clause.

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The 2005 Supreme Court ruling held that the federal government has the power to regulate the use of medicinal marijuana under the commerce clause, and therefore can prohibit its use even if it is legal under state law. This means that state governments cannot legalize medicinal marijuana without facing the possibility of federal prosecution.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the 2005 Supreme