How Does Congress Determine the Federal Minimum Wage Level

question 31

Multiple Choice

How does Congress determine the federal minimum wage level?

• A) congressional vote based on proposed raises
• B) indexed to inflation
• C) indexed to poverty threshold
• D) matched to highest state minimum wage levels

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