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Israel is the world leader in marijuana research. But it’s still illegal to use it openly in this Middle Eastern country.

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bill: A document written by elected officials to propose a new law. It must be voted on and passed by a group of elected officials before it becomes law. cannabis: A plant whose flowers are dried and turned into marijuana. decriminalization: Means that something is technically still illegal, but the government has decided to reduce or get rid of penalties up to a certain limit. parliament: A group of people in India, the United Kingdom, and other coun- tries who are elected by citizens of that particular country to determine the laws of the land. In the U.S., this group is called Congress. recreational use: Using marijuana for anything other than to treat a medical problem.