VOICED : El cannabis ya es legal en el estado de Illinois en EEUU

In 2020, Illinois became the 11th U.S. state to legalize recreational cannabis, joining states like California and Colorado. The legalization was met with public enthusiasm, as consumers appreciated the transparency in cannabis content. Governor J. Robert Pritzker announced reduced penalties for over 11,000 individuals with minor cannabis-related offenses, aiming to address the negative impacts of the war on drugs. The state government views this legislative change as the end of a 50-year battle against cannabis.

Which state became the eleventh in the U.S. to legalize recreational cannabis in 2020?

• California

• Illinois

• Massachusetts

• Colorado

What did dispensaries in Chicago give away to customers waiting to purchase cannabis?

• Cannabis-themed clothing

• Items with cannabis imagery

• Discount coupons

• Free samples of cannabis

What significant action did Governor J. Robert Pritzker announce regarding cannabis-related offenses?

• Mandatory education on cannabis use

• Reduction of penalties for minor offenses

• Legalization of all cannabis products

• Increased penalties for cannabis use

What is one of the goals mentioned in the efforts to combat the stigma associated with cannabis?

• To increase cannabis sales

• To repair the damage caused by the war on drugs

• To promote cannabis tourism

• To ban cannabis advertising

How long did the war against cannabis last according to the state government?

• 20 years

• 30 years

• 40 years

• 50 years