Which of the following descriptions represents an internal conflict? A. a high school student deciding whether to attend college B. two friends disagreeing about where to host a party C. a hiker struggling to climb a snow-covered mountain D. a student questioning the legal age to vote

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?