Federal vs. State
This type of law applies to the entire United States.
Federal law
This illegal drug is commonly called weed.
What is marijuana/cannabis
The constitutional amendment that protects the right to possess firearms.
What is the Second Amendment
Before the 20th century, abortion was sometimes allowed if this person said it was necessary to save the patient’s life.
Who is a doctor
Under federal law, possessing illegal drugs like heroin without a prescription.
Illegal
This type of law only applies within one state.
State law
The distribution or sale of illegal drugs is commonly referred to by this legal term.
What is drug trafficking
This 1993 law created the federal background check system.
What is the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act?
In 1973, this Supreme Court decision legalized abortion nationwide.
What is Roe v. Wade
Selling drug paraphernalia such as pipes used for illegal drugs.
Illegal
After the 2022 court case that overturned nationwide abortion protections, who decides abortion laws now?
The states
Under federal law, being caught possessing illegal drugs can lead to up to one year in prison and a minimum fine of $1,000 for a first offense. What is the minimum fine for a 3rd offense?
What is $5,000
Under federal law, buyers must be at least this age to purchase a handgun from a licensed dealer.
What is 21 years old
In 2021, this state implemented a law banning abortion at approximately six weeks of pregnancy.
What is Texas
Transporting a legal firearm across state lines while traveling
Legal
These drug convictions may result in denial of benefits
Federal
Federal drug law divides drugs into categories based on abuse risk and medical use called these.
What are drug schedules
What does ATF stand for?
What is the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
In 1930, unsafe and illegal abortions were the cause of death for around how many people?
What is 2,700 people
Owning a semi-automatic rifle in New Jersey
Illegal
This type of law does not require individuals to obtain a license or permit to possess or purchase a firearm.
Federal law
Federal law may take away property connected to drug crimes through this legal mechanism.
What is civil asset forfeiture
What is the National Firearms Act?
What is to regulate certain firearms and taxing people who import and manufacture firearms
In Alabama, violating the abortion ban is classified as this level of felony and can lead to how many years in prison.
What is a Class A felony and 10–99 years
Doctors can refuse to give an abortion to a client
Legal