Which act exemplifies criminal statutes extending the authority of the federal government to prosecute new crimes that were difficult for local law enforcement agencies to handle?

A) the Sentencing Reform Act
B) the Volstead Act
C) the Three Penitentiary Act
D) the Hawes-Cooper Act


Answer: B

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