Should the government increase the federal minimum wage??

should the goverment raise the federal minimum wage ?

• no

• yes

Avery, Benjamin, and Jackson own a small business. They are considering raising the minimum wage for their employees, believing it will help their business's bottom line. Is this a GOOD idea?

• True

• False

Scarlett, Noah, and Abigail are discussing the recent proposal by the federal government to raise the minimum wage. Scarlett argues that it's a good move as stated in their Economics class PowerPoint. Why does she believe so?

• She thinks it will grow the economy

• She fears it will lead to loss of jobs

• She thinks it's too much work for the government

• She worries about inflation

• She believes it will help businesses

Isla, Grace, and Harper are participating in a school debate. They are discussing various acts passed by the government. Harper asks, 'What is the act titled that was passed to raise the federal wage?'

• Raise the Wage Act

• Act of raise

• Act of healthcare

• Raise the Money Act

What is the current federal minimum wage in the United States?

• $7.25 per hour

• $10.00 per hour

• $15.00 per hour

• $20.00 per hour

Isla, Ava, and Abigail are discussing the effects of government policies on the economy. Isla argues that if the government increases the minimum wage, it can lead to job loss. Is Isla's statement true?

• True

• False

Which state has the highest minimum wage in the United States?

• California

• New York

• Washington

• Florida

Arjun, a business owner, believes that decreasing the minimum wage in his company can lead to job growth. Is this statement true or false?

• True

• False

Evelyn, a policy maker, is considering decreasing the minimum wage in her city. Abigail and Isla, two economists, argue that this could lead to an increase in poverty. Is this statement true?

• True

• False

Increasing the minimum wage can lead to a decrease in poverty

• True

• False