1. a) What percent of the vote was needed for Florida’s Amendment 2 to pass?
b) What was the outcome of the vote?

2. a) How many other states have a similar law?
b) List the other states. (Do an internet search to find the answer.)
c) What do you think is the difference between Florida and the other states that have a similar law?

3. How will the law be implemented?

4. Which political party is pushing for a federal minimum wage law; which party is opposed?

5. What reasons do supporters - and opponents have for their view of a government-mandated minimum wage?

CHALLENGE QUESTION #1:

• Read a commentary by economist Thomas Sowell
• Watch a video "The Minimum Wage."
• Scan the article: “Target’s $15 minimum wage results in less hours for some employees” (Oct. 2019)

Do the commentary and/or video change your point of view of minimum wage laws? Explain your answer.

CHALLENGE #2:
Do a search to find articles that illustrate positive benefits for small businesses as well as for overall employment.