Child Labor Laws, Found in Section XII of the Fair

question 9

Multiple Choice

Child labor laws, found in section XII of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) , set the minimum age for most employment at _____ years.

• A) 14
• B) 15
• C) 16
• D) 17

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Units of heredity made up of DNA that influence characteristics and are passed from parents to offspring.

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