In 1973,the governor of New York State enacted legislation mandating increased prison terms for drug possession and sale.These are still in effect and are known as:
A) three strikes.
B) the war on drugs.
C) the Rockefeller drug laws.
D) you do the line, you do the time.

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The legislation mandating increased prison terms for drug possession and sale enacted by the governor of New York State in 1973 are known as the Rockefeller drug laws. These laws resulted in a significant increase in the state's prison population, with a disproportionate number of people of color being incarcerated under these laws.

In 1973,the Governor of New York State Enacted Legislation Mandating