Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning Minimum Wage Laws

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning minimum wage laws?

• A)They are a major cause of unemployment in the U.S.
• B)They probably have the most impact on those with the least skills and least experience.
• C)About 20 percent of full-time workers age 25 who receive hourly wages report they earn the minimum wage or less.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Legally Obligated

Bound by law to perform a particular action or adhere to a set of rules or outcomes.

Basic Need

Fundamental requirements that sustain human life, such as food, water, shelter, and safety.

Shelter

A structure or place providing protection from weather, danger, or discomfort; it can also refer to organizations offering refuge to the homeless or abused.

Emancipated Minor

A person under the age of majority who is granted most adult rights through a legal process, including the ability to enter contracts and make healthcare decisions.