In the United States, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug. This means that

a. individuals who have been prescribed cannabis for medical purposes are protected against federal prosecution, regardless of their state’s laws.
b. individuals living in states that have passed legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use are protected against federal prosecution.
c. individuals living in states that have passed legislation to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana for medical use are protected against federal prosecution.
d. federal laws pre-empt state laws and individuals can be prosecuted federally for cannabis possession.
e. state laws pre-empt federal laws and individuals cannot be prosecuted federally for cannabis possession.


Answer: D

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