CLEAN : Pot business is smoking hot in US despite Trump

CLEAN : Pot business is smoking hot in US despite Trump

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies, Other

11th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the challenges faced by the marijuana industry due to the federal government's anti-marijuana stance, led by Attorney General Sessions. It highlights the high taxation rates imposed on marijuana businesses, which cannot write off normal business expenses, making the federal government a significant partner in what it considers an illegal operation. The speaker advocates for reasonable restrictions on cannabis, similar to alcohol, and predicts no significant federal movement on marijuana legalization for the next 6 to 10 years.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding Attorney General Sessions' stance on marijuana?

He supports the cannabis industry.

He is indifferent to marijuana legalization.

He is strongly opposed to marijuana.

He has no opinion on marijuana.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do cannabis businesses face higher taxation rates?

They are exempt from federal taxes.

They have fewer customers.

They cannot write off normal business expenses.

They are considered luxury businesses.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the federal government view cannabis businesses?

As legal and fully compliant businesses.

As partners in a legal operation.

As illegal drug operations.

As non-profit organizations.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the suggested approach for regulating cannabis?

Allow unrestricted use for everyone.

Ban it completely.

Apply reasonable restrictions similar to alcohol.

Impose no restrictions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected timeline for federal movement on cannabis legislation under the Trump administration?

Within the next year.

In the next 2-3 years.

In 6 to 10 years.

No movement is expected.