In 1951 and 1956 Congress felt penalties for illicit drug use were too lenient so they?

a. increased the penalties of previously enacted marijuana and narcotics laws that mandated a minimum sentence of two years for 1st time offenders.
b. The sale of heroin to individuals under the age of eighteen, was made a capital offense.
c. Placed marijuana in the drug schedules.
d. Required a tax on anyone selling / distributing marijuana.


Answer: a

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