Question

GOVERNMENT

Which of these scenarios are constitutional according to the court's interpretation of eminent domain? Select all that apply. 2 ANSWERS

a. A state extends a needed highway and pays fair prices for houses that are in the way of the planned expansion.
b. A town wants to build luxury condos by a waterfront, so it takes older houses down to make room.
c. A town needs to build a fire station in order to meet city ordinances, and paid fair market price for the lot seized, but did not outbid competitors.
d. A town needs to enlarge a school, and does not pay for the houses it tears down to do so because taxes from that district do not cover the cost of reimbursing the homeowners.

Answer 1

A

C

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Answer 2

a. A state extends a needed highway and pays fair prices for houses that are in the way of the planned expansion.

c. A town needs to build a fire station in order to meet city ordinances, and paid fair market price for the lot seized, but did not outbid competitors.