The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Davis-Bacon Act of 1931

• A) requires that a lower "training wage" be paid to workers under the age of 20 for a period of up to 90 days.
• B) mandates that employers pay higher wages for overtime,defined as hours worked beyond 40 hours per week.
• C) requires general contractors performing services on prime contracts in excess of $2,500 to pay service employees in various classes no less than the wage rates found prevailing in the locality.
• D) covers all government contractors receiving $10,000 or more in federal funds.
• E) covers construction contractors that receive more than $2,000 in federal money.

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Definitions:

Hepatic Portal Vein

A blood vessel that carries nutrient-rich blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver.

Hepatic Portal System

A network of veins that carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract and spleen to the liver, which is vital for the processing of nutrients.

Coronary Vessels

Arteries and veins that supply blood to the heart muscle, critical for its function and health.

Systolic Pressure

The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood; the higher number in a blood pressure reading.