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Which of the following statements is accurate, according to the video? Check all that apply.

A. Currently more than half of all states allow for the use of medicinal marijuana, even though it is against federal law to do so.
B. Even though federal law prohibits the possession of marijuana, voters in the state of Colorado passed a constitutional amendment allowing possession of an ounce of marijuana for personal use.
C. According to the Department of Justice, as a result of the Colorado constitutional amendment allowing possession of marijuana, the Controlled Substances Act no longer applies within the state of Colorado.
D. According to the Department of Justice, cultivating, selling, or distributing marijuana violates the Controlled Substances Act.

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Answer: B. Even though federal law prohibits the possession of marijuana, voters in the state of Colorado passed a constitutional amendment allowing possession of an ounce of marijuana for personal use.

D. According to the Department of Justice, cultivating, selling, or distributing marijuana violates the Controlled Substances Act

Step-by-step explanation:

According to the Controlled Substance Act, using, selling or distributing marijuana is illegal and it is a federal crime that is punishable under the law.

In 2012, Colorado and Washington were the first states in the United States to legalize people possessing and selling marijuana for recreational purpose. Despite this, it's still regarded as a federal crime when one has marijuana or sells it and this has sometimes being q conflict between fed and the state.

Therefore, options B and D are correct.